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VO58 VTJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VTJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 76,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,751 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 72,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,116 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 50,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,415 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 22 Jul 2019 49,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,683 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,770 miles

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2017 37,770 miles

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)

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,870 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 33,870 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,896 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

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

oil light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,987 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,879 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 10,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,252 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 4,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VTJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

VO58 VTJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is VO58 VTJ safe to buy?

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