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GY08 VVM

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 83,540 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2025 83,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,966 miles

COMPLETE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUSPENSION ARMS, COIL SPRINGS, BRAKE PIPES FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAME FRONT AND REAR, HUB STUB AXEL'S, TRACK ROD ENDS OUTER & TIE ROD END'S INNER.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 80,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

COMPLETE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUSPENSION ARMS, COIL SPRINGS, BRAKE PIPES FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAME FRONT AND REAR, HUB STUB AXEL'S, TRACK ROD ENDS OUTER & TIE ROD END'S INNER.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding at several front sections and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box slightly leaking around joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes are very badly corroded at the rear of the vehicle. ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding at several front sections and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box slightly leaking around joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes are very badly corroded at the rear of the vehicle. ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,910 miles

Clutch Slipping

Front Lower Engine mount deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch Slipping

Front Lower Engine mount deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,761 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,039 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc's are in poor condition, inner face

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,613 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,805 miles

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

chunk of metal in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chunk of metal in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,757 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner + outer edge's

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,561 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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GY08 VVM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 VVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY08 VVM registered?

GY08 VVM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is GY08 VVM safe to buy?

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