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ST57 VFM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VFM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 115,885 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 115,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 83,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,520 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,891 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,124 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 39,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,133 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 32,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2012 25,194 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 18,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 VFM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFM, 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 ST57 VFM registered?

ST57 VFM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is ST57 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 VFM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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