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SY58 VJX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,122 miles

underside corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 89,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,109 miles

Both outer sills surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight play in inner track rod joint

Rear corners of vehicle badly corroded (behind bumper)

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,962 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 82,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,044 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,092 miles

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

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,073 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play of rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play of rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 66,211 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

General under vehicle surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play of rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play of rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,050 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,673 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyres (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,946 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 59,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipes have applied protection

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 4,756 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,906 miles

nearside front wiper split slightly though still clearing screen

Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,903 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

nearside front wiper split slightly though still clearing screen

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,655 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 VJX 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 VJX, 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 SY58 VJX registered?

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

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