2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · SL08 UHD
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 70,633 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 UHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 70,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL08 UHD Mileage History
- 07/07/202363,741 mi
- 07/07/202363,742 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/202467,155 mi+3,413 mi
- 23/06/202568,462 mi+1,307 mi
- 03/07/202670,633 mi+2,171 mi
Average of roughly 2,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 UHD 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 (SL08 UHD) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of ”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of s”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))”.
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