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VLZ 9852

2008 Mazda 2 Sport

Black Other 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 9852
MakeMazda
Model2 Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 153,997 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 153,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 151,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 148,347 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 148,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 143,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 136,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,484 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 105,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,254 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2 Sport?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
5,370
Miles/Year
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 8
Stop lamp not working 3
position lamp(s) not working 3
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VLZ 9852 is a 2008 Mazda 2 Sport in Black with a 1,498cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 Sport fails its MOT is seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 9852, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLZ 9852?

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What year was VLZ 9852 registered?

VLZ 9852 is a 2008 Mazda 2 Sport, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is VLZ 9852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 9852 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 9852 have outstanding finance?

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