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VO58 BYZ

2008 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,670 mi
Last recorded181,670 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 BYZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 181,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 181,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 180,488 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 167,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 167,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 155,860 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside drivers washer jet inoperative

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

earth cable snapped (engine bay)

fuel cap release poor operation

Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 147,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,285 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front o/s steering rack arm has play (2.2.A.1b)

front n/s tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Mar 2017 141,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front o/s steering rack arm has play (2.2.A.1b)

front n/s tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,646 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,970 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre poor tread condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

off side rear tyre poor tread condition

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,887 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,256 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VO58 BYZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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