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VO58 VZU

2008 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 116,038 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 116,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 105,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 98,384 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated/Rusty

Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)

Handbrake Slight Travel

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 98,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated/Rusty

Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)

Handbrake Slight Travel

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 92,223 miles

Both Sills Slight Corrosion

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under Vehicle General Corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2022 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Correct Size is 195/50/16 - Size Fitted is 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Both Sills Slight Corrosion

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under Vehicle General Corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2021 86,846 miles

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,080 miles

all under side of vehicle slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,329 miles

both sills slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955016 (4.1.E.1)

both sills slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

front fog lights not working

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,431 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

front fog lights not working

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,143 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 VZU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

VO58 VZU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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