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VK58 UKB

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,529 mi
Last recorded80,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,697 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm legal minimum 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,871 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 66,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,523 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 63,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,595 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 30 Jan 2014 41,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,122 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 UKB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

VK58 UKB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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