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VK58 NLA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 NLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 168,825 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens pitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 162,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens fitted

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 158,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 158,498 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides rear shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern

Pass 17 Jun 2019 156,437 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 156,335 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated; beam pattern weak

offside mirror casing missing

Fail 3 Jan 2019 156,331 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs rusty

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated; beam pattern weak

offside mirror casing missing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing---------185/55/15

Offside mirror backing cover missing

Offside wiper split on ends

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing---------185/55/15

Offside mirror backing cover missing

Offside wiper split on ends

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,116 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 124,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread into sidewall 185/55/15 ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,673 miles

Front wipers smearing

O/S/R tyre perishing slightly

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,234 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 NLA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK58 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

VK58 NLA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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