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VK58 SVS

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,887 mi
Last recorded86,887 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,887 miles

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Fail 1 Oct 2024 80,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 75,164 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,833 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,106 miles

exhaust heat shield loosely fitted

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring broken

exhaust heat shield loosely fitted

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knocking in steering when rocked

Pass 2 Jun 2018 52,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 47,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 43,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 39,791 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 35,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,359 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 18,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SVS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

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