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AT57 DZL

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,881 mi
Last recorded79,881 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 DZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,881 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 79,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,961 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 78,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,063 miles

Rear Exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 57,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,460 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,140 miles

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL

Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING

Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM & CUT IN INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes bind slightly

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 36,418 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sideskirts fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,947 miles

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

o/s headlight adjuster needs attention

Fail 7 Jan 2011 12,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s headlight adjuster needs attention

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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AT57 DZL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AT57 DZL, 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 AT57 DZL registered?

AT57 DZL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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