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VK58 NZN

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 64,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,912 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 53,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 53,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer jet poor/ broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded in multiple places. fuel tank support strap, front and rear subframes and several places around body

Nearside Front ball joint pinch bolt incorrect and not locked into nut as its too short

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 45,243 miles

Central UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,682 miles

both front trackrod ends have slight play

brake pedal has slight travel

front brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody steering brakes and suspension rusting

Fail 30 Jul 2020 34,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody steering brakes and suspension rusting

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,730 miles

corrosion appearing under vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ball joint pinch bolt too short (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ball joint pinch bolt too short (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion appearing under vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2019 27,695 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected suspension pinch bolt too short,,not reaching nyloc locking in bolt (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected suspension pinch bolt too short,,not reaching nyloc locking in bolt (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fuel pipe corroded

clutch pipe to slave cylinder corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 27,200 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center brakes pipe corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded (marked in yellow chalk) ()

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement on inner joint

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2018 27,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center brakes pipe corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded (marked in yellow chalk) ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low, unable to measure for minimum tolerance but look close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement on inner joint

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 25,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,695 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edge

Service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Various parts to underside corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,073 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 14,070 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,125 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 NZN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NZN, 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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VK58 NZN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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