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VF57 FXR

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,086 mi
Last recorded45,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 FXR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 44,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split with slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 44,237 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split with slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 43,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,222 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 42,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 41,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

underside corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2019 36,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

underside corroding

Exhaust centre and rear heatshields insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 32,829 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mount broken (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres very cracked and perished but not to inner cords

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,339 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre tread but not showing cords

Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,228 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 FXR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF57 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

VF57 FXR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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