2008 Mazda 2 1.4L Diesel · RB08 RCB
2008 Mazda 2 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 46,794 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB08 RCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 46,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB08 RCB 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 (RB08 RCB) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
RB08 RCB Mileage History
- 13/04/20228,987 mi
- 16/05/202317,841 mi+8,854 mi
- 10/05/202429,192 mi+11,351 mi
- 30/04/202538,342 mi+9,150 mi
- 24/04/202646,794 mi+8,452 mi
Average of roughly 9,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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