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ST57 VFK

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,623 mi
Last recorded141,623 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 138,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 132,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 132,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,291 miles

sump corroded/leaking oil

Fail 18 Jan 2018 126,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sump corroded/leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,193 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 97,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,787 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside front tyres closing on min tread depth

Pass 12 Jan 2013 60,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,566 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack mechanism

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,937 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 VFK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc 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 ST57 VFK, 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 VFK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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