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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LO08 VEKMOT history

LO08 VEK is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LO08 VEK grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,018 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VEK was last recorded at 155,018 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,015 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,018 miles
  • 2025 – 141,286 miles
  • 2024 – 128,828 miles
  • 2023 – 116,429 miles
  • 2022 – 115,952 miles
  • 2021 – 114,553 miles
  • 2020 – 111,168 miles
  • 2019 – 100,441 miles
  • 2018 – 91,886 miles
  • 2017 – 82,196 miles
  • 2016 – 73,557 miles
  • 2015 – 65,299 miles
  • 2014 – 56,346 miles
  • 2013 – 46,740 miles
  • 2012 – 37,992 miles
  • 2011 – 28,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,018 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Bumper insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front engine coolant cap missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,018 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,018 miles
    Test number
    316864082147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath

  2. Fail155,015 miles (+13,729)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    371468388732
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath

  3. Pass141,286 miles (+12,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,286 miles
    Test number
    326401780216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,828 miles
    Test number
    783870536913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,815 miles (+12,386)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,815 miles
    Test number
    474463604235
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass116,429 miles (+477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,429 miles
    Test number
    193204472783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,952 miles (+21)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    587241453252
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail115,931 miles (+1,378)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    124753460059
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,553 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,553 miles
    Test number
    236485898111
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine coolant cap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,553 miles (+3,385)2 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,553 miles
    Test number
    208538020279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine coolant cap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,168 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    718326409839
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail111,168 miles (+10,727)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    199970415421
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass100,441 miles (+8,555)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    814415592858
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chip in Zone 'B'
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,886 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,886 miles
    Test number
    911725285211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail91,814 miles (+9,618)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    925756145905
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass82,196 miles (+8,639)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    190284355920
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryMist of oil from the engine
    • AdvisoryRadiator cap missing

  17. Pass73,557 miles (+8,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    818195895590
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight free play offside front inner steering arm joint

  18. Pass65,299 miles (+8,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    136593735181
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield adrift

  19. Pass56,346 miles (+9,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    838582434102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,740 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    329628033156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked/perished

  21. Fail46,740 miles (+8,748)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    196036633106
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked/perished

  22. Pass37,992 miles (+9,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,992 miles
    Test number
    796187032166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,876 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,876 miles
    Test number
    446967641177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,791 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,791 miles
    Test number
    145984141186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Questions about LO08 VEK

Does LO08 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VEK is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VEK?
The MOT on LO08 VEK is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VEK done?
LO08 VEK was recorded at 155,018 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has LO08 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VEK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 VEK 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 LO08 VEK find?
LO08 VEK passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; corrosion underneath.

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