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VO58 BZJ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 BZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 101,399 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 96,229 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight knocking felt on steering wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,048 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL SILL SECTION (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Slight knocking felt on steering wheel

Pass 12 May 2022 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 78,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 78,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,079 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 68,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,143 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 55,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 50,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,827 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,927 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,265 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,258 miles

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

Offside Front 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 BZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO58 BZJ, 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 BZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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