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VK58 UJW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,699 mi
Last recorded253,699 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UJW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 253,699 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 166,414 miles

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 77,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,337 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,375 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,059 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 50,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,212 miles

Advise heavy corrosion on inside faces of both front brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,556 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 48,556 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,647 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 17 Oct 2013 38,806 miles

small cut in nsr tyre between tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,848 miles

n/s/f wiper blade is in a poor condition

small tear marks to n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,848 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade is in a poor condition

small tear marks to n/s/r tyre tread

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 UJW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

VK58 UJW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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