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VK58 NPJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,948 mi
Last recorded89,948 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 NPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 89,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 89,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 87,813 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

DAMAGE TO N/S/ DOOR AND SILL

SURFACE CORROSION TO O/S/ OUTER SILL

Fail 9 May 2024 87,813 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

DAMAGE TO N/S/ DOOR AND SILL

SURFACE CORROSION TO O/S/ OUTER SILL

Pass 18 May 2023 85,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 85,779 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 83,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 83,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 80,589 miles

Offside sill corroded

main feed brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 80,589 miles

Offside sill corroded

main feed brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2020 76,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 74,598 miles

advise evidence of fuel leak

advise exhaust heat shield insercure

advise oil leak

Fail 9 May 2019 74,577 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

advise evidence of fuel leak

advise exhaust heat shield insercure

advise oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,305 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 66,163 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,783 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,861 miles

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

Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 37,175 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 37,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,799 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,159 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 NPJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ registered?

VK58 NPJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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