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VO58 VTV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,913 mi
Last recorded143,913 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VTV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 143,913 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 139,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Each Corner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 139,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Each Corner (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,691 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Apr 2021 131,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 124,956 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 101,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,222 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 VTV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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