2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · GV08 XDS
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2008. Recorded mileage 48,471 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 XDS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 48,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 XDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (GV08 XDS) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears around circumference of ty”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
GV08 XDS Mileage History
- 06/05/201116,197 mi
- 06/05/201116,197 mi
- 26/04/201222,534 mi+6,337 mi
- 03/04/201326,752 mi+4,218 mi
- 02/05/201428,902 mi+2,150 mi
- 17/03/201531,273 mi+2,371 mi
- 10/05/201634,649 mi+3,376 mi
- 13/04/201736,660 mi+2,011 mi
- 13/04/201736,660 mi
- 28/03/201838,948 mi+2,288 mi
- 28/03/201838,948 mi
- 14/03/201940,793 mi+1,845 mi
- 25/03/202042,798 mi+2,005 mi
- 10/03/202144,878 mi+2,080 mi
- 03/03/202246,453 mi+1,575 mi
- 03/03/202246,453 mi
- 03/03/202346,988 mi+535 mi
- 25/03/202447,639 mi+651 mi
- 25/03/202447,639 mi
- 25/03/202547,950 mi+311 mi
- 25/03/202547,950 mi
- 24/03/202648,471 mi+521 mi
- 24/03/202648,471 mi
Average of roughly 2,169 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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