2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · NU08 VLB
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 74,460 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU08 VLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 74,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU08 VLB 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 (NU08 VLB) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
NU08 VLB Mileage History
- 07/02/202364,315 mi
- 06/02/202466,588 mi+2,273 mi
- 13/04/202466,633 mi+45 mi
- 11/11/202468,045 mi+1,412 mi
- 07/11/202574,460 mi+6,415 mi
Average of roughly 3,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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