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SY58 VJG

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VJG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,757 miles

general rust under car

Fail 27 Sep 2025 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

general rust under car

Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,914 miles

general rust under car

Fail 26 Sep 2024 76,914 miles

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

general rust under car

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 76,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 74,295 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 74,295 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 71,144 miles

surface rust under car

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 71,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust under car

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 66,150 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,463 miles

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

oil leak at sump

Fail 11 Sep 2015 51,463 miles

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

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

oil leak at sump

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,838 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside wiper torn at end

rear tyres cracks on inner sidewalls ,cords not visible

tailgate not opening from outside

Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,891 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 28,891 miles

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

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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SY58 VJG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY58 VJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY58 VJG registered?

SY58 VJG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is SY58 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 VJG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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