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VN58 DYD

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,092 mi
Last recorded125,092 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 DYD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 125,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 113,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 113,934 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 107,858 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 107,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 91,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2018 91,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,770 miles

1)Offside rear tyre surface cracking.(2)Nearside rear tyre valve slight perishing

Front brake pads aprox 3-3,500 miles recheck

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,115 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

both front shock dust covers split

off side front wiper split but still clearing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,010 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 33,008 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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VN58 DYD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VN58 DYD, 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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VN58 DYD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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