2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · HG08 ETL
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,743 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG08 ETL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 119,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 ETL 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 (HG08 ETL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HG08 ETL Mileage History
- 03/07/2024106,861 mi
- 07/07/2025114,234 mi+7,373 mi
- 07/07/2025114,234 mi
- 09/07/2026119,743 mi+5,509 mi
- 10/07/2026119,743 mi
Average of roughly 6,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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