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VK58 NKX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 NKX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,279 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 50,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users o/s/r bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 31,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,567 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and deterating

front discs lipped

front getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,188 miles

Nearside 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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VK58 NKX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK58 NKX, 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 VK58 NKX registered?

VK58 NKX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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