2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · VN08 FJZ
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 97,629 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VN08 FJZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2023
- 97,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 FJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (VN08 FJZ) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2023 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount adrift (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
VN08 FJZ Mileage History
- 06/07/202295,461 mi
- 06/07/202295,461 mi
- 30/06/202397,629 mi+2,168 mi
- 30/06/202397,629 mi
Average of roughly 2,205 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front Coil Spring FailureModerate
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- Air Conditioning Compressor FailureModerate
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