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VO58 BYY

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 BYY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,955 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,448 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 63,448 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 55,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 48,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 44,339 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 44,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 41,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2017 36,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,018 miles

Both - Rear tyre cracked - No cords shown - 185 55 R15 82V

Nearside Front wiper blade split - still clears screen - standard

Fail 29 Apr 2016 30,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 R15 82V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 R15 82V (4.1.D.1b)

Both - Rear tyre cracked - No cords shown - 185 55 R15 82V

Nearside Front wiper blade split - still clears screen - standard

Slight play offside front wheel

Pass 5 May 2015 20,047 miles

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 7 May 2014 12,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 6,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,615 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 5,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,328 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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VO58 BYY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VO58 BYY, 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 VO58 BYY registered?

VO58 BYY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is VO58 BYY safe to buy?

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