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SY58 VJK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,894 mi
Last recorded81,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,894 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55x15 inner edge badly worn and cut through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel corroded and holed within area of rear beam axle mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel corroded and holed extensively , within area of rear beam axle mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam axle mounting point corroded , holed and weakened on mounting bracket and on to outer sill end plate . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel corroded and holed extensively within area of rear beam axle mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam axle mounting point corroded , holed and weakened on mounting point bracket and on to outer sill end plate . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank heat shield insecure and may fall from vehicle . (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55x15 inner edge through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim dented - needs dent removed . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55x15 inner wall cut to cords and losing air ,may blow out if driven ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield insecure - in danger of falling off . (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play at inner joint . ()

Fail 27 Jun 2023 58,794 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure at inner clip . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play at inner joint . ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,485 miles

Advise engine oil sump corroded and damp .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs inner faces lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 41,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,969 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 35,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 27,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 27,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle OSF caliper lazy and binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,602 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,276 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,770 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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SY58 VJK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJK, 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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SY58 VJK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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