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VN58 UTL

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,581 mi
Last recorded96,581 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 UTL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,581 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 96,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 94,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,890 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,721 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 83,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,957 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 72,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing in tyre tread 185/55/15

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,014 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,360 miles

both front shocs have slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,629 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)

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 UTL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

VN58 UTL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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The MOT history for VN58 UTL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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