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VK58 YWE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 102,503 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,395 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 91,394 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 89,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,872 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front shock covers deteriorated

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

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Rear inner sills & chassis legs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,565 miles

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

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,984 miles

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

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 66,984 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,211 miles

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,347 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,347 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,919 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,367 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,381 miles

Oil leak

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 YWE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

VK58 YWE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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