2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · SO57 LZL
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 85,756 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO57 LZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 85,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO57 LZL 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 (SO57 LZL) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO57 LZL Mileage History
- 18/01/202462,197 mi
- 19/01/202462,197 mi
- 17/01/202582,507 mi+20,310 mi
- 17/01/202582,509 mi+2 mi
- 15/06/202685,756 mi+3,247 mi
Average of roughly 9,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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