2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · PE08 JDO
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,273 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 JDO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 126,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 JDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (PE08 JDO) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PE08 JDO Mileage History
- 04/03/201131,891 mi
- 24/02/201239,909 mi+8,018 mi
- 27/02/201344,451 mi+4,542 mi
- 10/02/201450,265 mi+5,814 mi
- 23/03/201559,554 mi+9,289 mi
- 18/03/201660,039 mi+485 mi
- 04/04/201660,117 mi+78 mi
- 03/04/201765,384 mi+5,267 mi
- 24/03/201870,766 mi+5,382 mi
- 13/04/201871,000 mi+234 mi
- 13/04/201976,915 mi+5,915 mi
- 01/08/202088,842 mi+11,927 mi
- 01/08/202088,846 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/202195,987 mi+7,141 mi
- 29/07/2022104,217 mi+8,230 mi
- 01/08/2022104,341 mi+124 mi
- 29/07/2023113,003 mi+8,662 mi
- 26/07/2024120,168 mi+7,165 mi
- 26/07/2024120,168 mi
- 28/07/2025123,675 mi+3,507 mi
- 28/07/2025123,675 mi
- 13/08/2026126,273 mi+2,598 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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