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VF57 EXU

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,592 mi
Last recorded59,592 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 59,592 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 52,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 52,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,259 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 38,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 31,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 24,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 20,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 16,310 miles

NSR tyre perished in the tread pattern

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,652 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

NSR tyre perished in the tread pattern

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NS and OS (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to the vehicles under body

Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,728 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,097 miles

Both front tyres are perished in tread pattern.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,549 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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VF57 EXU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF57 EXU, 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 VF57 EXU registered?

VF57 EXU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is VF57 EXU safe to buy?

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