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CV57 VGM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 VGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,002 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 85,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,828 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,739 miles

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,659 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in rubber blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 51,644 miles

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

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in rubber blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 42,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre feathering.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 33,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre feathering.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 27,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Nov 2013 13,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,556 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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CV57 VGM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV57 VGM, 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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CV57 VGM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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