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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,349 cc

LR08 HGUMOT history

LR08 HGU is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

LR08 HGU grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,733 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HGU
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HGU was last recorded at 104,733 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 5,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,640 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,093 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,733 miles
  • 2024 – 99,640 miles
  • 2023 – 95,571 miles
  • 2022 – 89,704 miles
  • 2021 – 83,222 miles
  • 2020 – 80,389 miles
  • 2019 – 76,096 miles
  • 2018 – 64,146 miles
  • 2017 – 56,790 miles
  • 2016 – 48,934 miles
  • 2015 – 41,982 miles
  • 2014 – 37,746 miles
  • 2013 – 32,827 miles
  • 2012 – 26,996 miles
  • 2011 – 20,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,733 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    979016063023
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,733 miles (+5,093)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    777083912909
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,640 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    292815941706
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,640 miles (+4,069)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    175331663153
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut plus multi cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass95,571 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    526153429821
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail95,571 miles (+5,867)2 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    672682121519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Have cut in thread (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,704 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    936899045674
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,704 miles (+6,482)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    319218224941
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,222 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    217658151080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,389 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    386193633190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,096 miles (+3,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    431462821061
    • AdvisorySteering rack or column noisy but no play in unit

  12. Pass72,171 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    697015101297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    949949447148
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge and perished

  14. Fail64,146 miles (+7,356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    887713703684
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15t (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge and perished

  15. Pass56,790 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    604176716170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,934 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,934 miles
    Test number
    943480276555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,796 miles (+6,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    147832592894
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass41,982 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    276335085034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,746 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    456344884097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,827 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    459597383009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,996 miles (+6,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    756099482097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass20,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,064 miles
    Test number
    899430791035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HGU

Does LR08 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HGU expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HGU?
The MOT on LR08 HGU expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HGU done?
LR08 HGU was recorded at 104,733 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has LR08 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HGU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HGU 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 LR08 HGU find?
LR08 HGU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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