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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,349 cc

LO08 VHAMOT history

LO08 VHA is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LO08 VHA grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,705 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VHA
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VHA was last recorded at 122,705 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 8,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,675 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,030 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,705 miles
  • 2025 – 114,675 miles
  • 2024 – 112,092 miles
  • 2023 – 107,356 miles
  • 2022 – 102,210 miles
  • 2021 – 97,051 miles
  • 2020 – 90,338 miles
  • 2019 – 82,667 miles
  • 2018 – 74,076 miles
  • 2017 – 63,122 miles
  • 2016 – 56,525 miles
  • 2015 – 50,216 miles
  • 2014 – 43,523 miles
  • 2013 – 36,981 miles
  • 2012 – 30,668 miles
  • 2011 – 24,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,705 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    783581986566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,705 miles (+8,030)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    736148884274
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,675 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    965746271333
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar links have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre in poor condition on inner wall

  4. Pass112,092 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    844671405511
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,092 miles (+4,736)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    607684371242
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,356 miles (+5,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,356 miles
    Test number
    276443759234
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass102,210 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    136457013604
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly dull
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge/side wall worn

  8. Pass97,051 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    579690033686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    435259481735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,338 miles (+7,671)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    618782191395
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,667 miles
    Test number
    774321541570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,665 miles (+8,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    609463757791
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,076 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,076 miles
    Test number
    178165003757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,122 miles (+6,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    981944616895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,525 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    861218961365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,216 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    446754655161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,523 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    226547654483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Fail43,523 miles (+6,542)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    249527654415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass36,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    157262873113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail36,981 miles (+6,313)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    235032973417
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre on edge

  21. Fail30,668 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    145074872163
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass30,668 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    499114072111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    345103651174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 VHA

Does LO08 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VHA is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VHA?
The MOT on LO08 VHA is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VHA done?
LO08 VHA was recorded at 122,705 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has LO08 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VHA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 VHA 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 VHA find?
LO08 VHA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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