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VK58 YLA

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 YLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,342 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 72,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 55,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,033 miles

Inspection of underside was impeded by extensive use of plastic and metal covers.

Offside front tyre's inner edge is worn.

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 YLA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

VK58 YLA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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