
Mazda 2
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,349 cc
LD08 VCUMOT history
LD08 VCU is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 74,598 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 VCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 2
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,349 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 VCU was last recorded at 74,598 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,472 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,126 miles
- Average per year
- 3,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,598 miles
- 2025 – 70,472 miles
- 2024 – 62,620 miles
- 2023 – 61,918 miles
- 2022 – 60,487 miles
- 2021 – 58,795 miles
- 2020 – 57,262 miles
- 2019 – 55,463 miles
- 2018 – 54,373 miles
- 2017 – 52,870 miles
- 2016 – 50,848 miles
- 2015 – 44,400 miles
- 2014 – 39,343 miles
- 2013 – 33,485 miles
- 2012 – 28,482 miles
- 2011 – 23,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,598 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 74,598 miles
- Test number
- 510529867498
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail74,597 miles (+4,125)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,597 miles
- Test number
- 564831806850
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass70,472 miles (+7,852)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 70,472 miles
- Test number
- 580231651445
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath rear suspension
Pass62,620 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 139701201716
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail62,620 miles (+702)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 517777425982
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass61,918 miles (+1,431)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 61,918 miles
- Test number
- 787333645598
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking/Pershing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,487 miles (+1,692)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 60,487 miles
- Test number
- 670532985199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily perished between treads
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight wear to outer tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,795 miles (+1,533)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 58,795 miles
- Test number
- 592411767541
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror motor constantly running (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass57,262 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 57,262 miles
- Test number
- 232680078994
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass55,463 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 55,463 miles
- Test number
- 529834850554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,373 miles (+1,503)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 54,373 miles
- Test number
- 267684713105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,870 miles (+2,022)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,870 miles
- Test number
- 949553929245
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass50,848 miles (+6,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 50,848 miles
- Test number
- 854315723831
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryFront pads wearing low
Pass44,400 miles (+5,057)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,400 miles
- Test number
- 538925755050
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass39,343 miles (+5,858)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,343 miles
- Test number
- 358893594093
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass33,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 33,485 miles
- Test number
- 205017703166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,485 miles (+5,003)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,485 miles
- Test number
- 379747003154
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass28,482 miles (+5,319)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 28,482 miles
- Test number
- 545005502114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,163 miles
- Test number
- 756780611122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 VCU
- Does LD08 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VCU is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 VCU?
- The MOT on LD08 VCU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 VCU done?
- LD08 VCU was recorded at 74,598 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,418 miles a year.
- Has LD08 VCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 VCU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD08 VCU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LD08 VCU find?
- LD08 VCU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides.
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