2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · KO08 MRV
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 137,171 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO08 MRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 137,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO08 MRV 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 (KO08 MRV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KO08 MRV Mileage History
- 28/09/2023117,644 mi
- 11/10/2024125,005 mi+7,361 mi
- 11/10/2024125,005 mi
- 09/10/2025137,170 mi+12,165 mi
- 09/10/2025137,171 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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