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VO58 VZJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 82,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 82,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 78,141 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 19 Jul 2025 78,138 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,225 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2024 73,225 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2023 68,825 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,953 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,681 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,375 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,703 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,817 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,468 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,359 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 VZJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

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