2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · VX08 VFW
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 114,615 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX08 VFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 114,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX08 VFW 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 (VX08 VFW) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VX08 VFW Mileage History
- 24/10/2024104,786 mi
- 24/10/2024104,786 mi
- 29/10/2025109,694 mi+4,908 mi
- 29/10/2026114,579 mi+4,885 mi
- 29/10/2026114,615 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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