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VO58 VZN

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,743 mi
Last recorded126,743 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VZN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 126,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,015 miles

slight underside corrosion

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,022 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,962 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,824 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,824 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,405 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 49,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner tread worn low

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 31,123 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 31,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VZN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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