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VA57 KPU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,299 mi
Last recorded140,299 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 KPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 140,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 134,630 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 134,630 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 124,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,016 miles

tailgate support struts poor operation

Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,718 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tailgate support struts poor operation

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,086 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,086 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 94,539 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 94,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,273 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,273 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 73,600 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,600 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 61,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 51,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,381 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 11,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 11,819 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,626 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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VA57 KPU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VA57 KPU, 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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VA57 KPU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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