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VN58 DXL

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 DXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 97,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,686 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber top mountings badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 82,193 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mounting broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,941 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,775 miles

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,775 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,891 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,121 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN58 DXL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN58 DXL, 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 VN58 DXL registered?

VN58 DXL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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