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VN58 XUF

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 XUF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,154 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner alloy damage

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general underside corosion

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,343 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 104,343 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,257 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 100,256 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 90,788 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion underbody

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2023 90,788 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion underbody

undertrays fitted

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 80,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,417 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 35,084 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 20,540 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 20,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 XUF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc 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 VN58 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

VN58 XUF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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