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ST57 VCK

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,387 mi
Last recorded91,387 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VCK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 91,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,213 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 80,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 76,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning lamp staying lit (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low smooth on inner band cut in tread exposing cords 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread exposing cords worn low smooth on inner band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,842 miles

Front Engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leaks ,various (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wearing a little thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim, some damage (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis and both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

both rear tytres perishing/cracking

coil spring corroded both rears x2 ,lower coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on minimum

Fail 31 Mar 2018 56,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leaks ,various (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wearing a little thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim, some damage (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis and both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

both rear tytres perishing/cracking

coil spring corroded both rears x2 ,lower coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres have edge wear

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Apr 2017 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres have edge wear

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,510 miles

Both rear tyres are perished with deep cracks without exposing the cords.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,387 miles

All four tyres cracking between tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,438 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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ST57 VCK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red 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 ST57 VCK, 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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ST57 VCK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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