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VO58 VZS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,241 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier top clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount cracked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier top clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlights have cloudy lenses

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,769 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 119,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire above gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 118,388 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 118,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 107,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 98,123 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,387 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,621 miles

eml light is on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,314 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,032 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,064 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 VZS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

VO58 VZS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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