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YG58 VMZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VMZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 127,811 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 127,809 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,804 miles

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,270 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2021 112,268 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,558 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace.. ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm rack/drumstick .. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace.. ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,458 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 91,458 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,506 miles

nsf inner rack end slight play

osf tyre 3mm

osr seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,506 miles

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

nsf inner rack end slight play

osf tyre 3mm

osr seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,499 miles

Centre osr child seat fitted

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 68,480 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre osr child seat fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,135 miles

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/55/15hr

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/55/15hr

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 2 Oct 2013 41,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,830 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,612 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre- repairable

Fail 22 Sep 2012 29,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

screw in n/s/r tyre- repairable

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,481 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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YG58 VMZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YG58 VMZ, 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 YG58 VMZ registered?

YG58 VMZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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