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VK58 NPC

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 NPC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 80,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2025 77,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,009 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (early signs) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside front tyre cracking /perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2022 61,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (early signs) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside front tyre cracking /perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,070 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 55,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Reg plate light not working .

Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,237 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 48,237 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 41,206 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper not clearing window

Pass 15 Sep 2018 32,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,310 miles

nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,045 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 10,645 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 4,465 miles

both front tyres are cracking

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 2,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 2,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,188 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 NPC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

VK58 NPC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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