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Mazda 2

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,349 cc

LR08 OVLMOT history

LR08 OVL is a blue petrol Mazda 2 first used on 14 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LR08 OVL blue Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,945 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OVL was last recorded at 169,945 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,941 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,945 miles
  • 2024 – 148,145 miles
  • 2023 – 143,609 miles
  • 2022 – 137,173 miles
  • 2021 – 131,714 miles
  • 2020 – 125,155 miles
  • 2019 – 120,547 miles
  • 2018 – 113,837 miles
  • 2017 – 101,743 miles
  • 2016 – 85,887 miles
  • 2015 – 73,187 miles
  • 2014 – 61,879 miles
  • 2013 – 43,851 miles
  • 2012 – 35,073 miles
  • 2011 – 27,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,945 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front both front headlamp glazed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,945 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,945 miles
    Test number
    952205400328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,941 miles (+21,796)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,941 miles
    Test number
    986105837344
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,145 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,145 miles
    Test number
    782585613593
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front end damage repaired
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corroded

  4. Fail148,145 miles (+4,536)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,145 miles
    Test number
    295857060886
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front end damage repaired
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corroded

  5. Pass143,609 miles (+6,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    158982534548
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,173 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,173 miles
    Test number
    507085084896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,714 miles
    Test number
    563601337055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,714 miles (+6)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,714 miles
    Test number
    373087319870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Fail131,708 miles (+6,553)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,708 miles
    Test number
    445720022769
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Pass125,155 miles (+4,608)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,155 miles
    Test number
    728858831060
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass120,547 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,547 miles
    Test number
    934064533889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront both front headlamp glazed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail120,547 miles (+6,710)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,547 miles
    Test number
    212850605933
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront both front headlamp glazed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,837 miles (+12,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    365740480548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    168439180554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,743 miles (+15,856)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    947163361224
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass85,887 miles (+12,700)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    539671476019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,187 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    452486472040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,879 miles (+18,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    535134804355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,851 miles (+8,778)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    387622353483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,073 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,073 miles
    Test number
    757859852224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    716169251196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OVL

Does LR08 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OVL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OVL?
The MOT on LR08 OVL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OVL done?
LR08 OVL was recorded at 169,945 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,949 miles a year.
Has LR08 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OVL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 OVL 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 OVL find?
LR08 OVL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 11 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered by undertrays; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 8 more.

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