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YP58 VEK

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,431 mi
Last recorded121,431 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 VEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 121,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust any lower (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust any lower (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall has a lump and is damaged and splitting also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,542 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 111,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sump damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2021 90,739 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sump damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,638 miles

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Fail 24 Mar 2020 84,638 miles

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

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2016 63,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,817 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 49,332 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,675 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,458 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

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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YP58 VEK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YP58 VEK, 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 YP58 VEK registered?

YP58 VEK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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