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VF57 EYD

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,244 mi
Last recorded45,244 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EYD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 45,244 miles

AUX drive belt perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,526 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wont lock in position and by-fold function not working (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror loose on pivot

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

slightly long brake pedal travel

Fail 9 Oct 2023 44,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror loose on pivot

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wont lock in position (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 43,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wont lock in position (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose/insecure

engine coolant overfull

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,076 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and by-fold function in-op (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,892 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge & has a deep cut to outer sidewall (not to cord)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre is worn close to limit on inner edge & slight damage to outer sidewall

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge & slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,457 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 EYD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

VF57 EYD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VF57 EYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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