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VK58 UJU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,898 mi
Last recorded91,898 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnishing, pass very marginal. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 91,898 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnishing, pass very marginal. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating / hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 84,340 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating / hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,853 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 77,853 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,993 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 50,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 25 Oct 2011 20,760 miles

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

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

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 UJU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

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

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