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VF57 EYL

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,076 mi
Last recorded165,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 165,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 154,512 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 154,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 143,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 143,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,575 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive sump in poor condition. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 125,575 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive sump in poor condition. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,313 miles

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

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

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 EYL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

VF57 EYL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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