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VK58 NLC

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 NLC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tail gate not working as intended

Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,764 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 69,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,519 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 69,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,338 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 65,392 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade too small to clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie bar has slight play in ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyresare low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,116 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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VK58 NLC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

VK58 NLC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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The MOT history for VK58 NLC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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