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SP58 VLD

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,378 mi
Last recorded173,378 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VLD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 173,378 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT/CENTRE/REAR OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification SPRING NOT LOCATED INTO SEATS (FITTED UPSIDE DOWN?) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL END CAP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT/CENTRE/REAR OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL END CAP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres low tread

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 162,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on dges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 142,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 127,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,951 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

nearside front tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,710 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill damage

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill damage

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 95,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 95,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 81,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 71,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,757 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,152 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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SP58 VLD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP58 VLD, 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 SP58 VLD registered?

SP58 VLD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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