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VK58 PHN

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 PHN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2023 94,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,448 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,014 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,773 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,660 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 29,660 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,966 miles

Plastics underbody

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,371 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 PHN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

VK58 PHN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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