2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · FM08 LKE
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 89,304 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM08 LKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 89,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM08 LKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (FM08 LKE) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FM08 LKE Mileage History
- 05/04/202375,774 mi
- 13/04/202482,538 mi+6,764 mi
- 22/04/202482,700 mi+162 mi
- 23/04/202589,279 mi+6,579 mi
- 25/04/202589,304 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 6,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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