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CE58 VGJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 92,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification broken off (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front suspension corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Pipe broken off of pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Accident damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split (185-55-15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pads and discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pads and discs worn

Pass 14 May 2018 64,893 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,893 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,972 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,497 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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CE58 VGJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE58 VGJ, 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 CE58 VGJ registered?

CE58 VGJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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