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VN58 UTP

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 108,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 94,829 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 89,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 89,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,360 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 86,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 82,761 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,470 miles

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

Rear both side tyre side wall perished

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both side tyre side wall perished

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,657 miles

Rear both side inner sill area corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,277 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,929 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,929 miles

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

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

Front brake pads appear low.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,680 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,868 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 31,868 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,571 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Small cut in nearside wiper blade.

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 UTP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

VN58 UTP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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