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DA08 DFU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,792 mi
Last recorded120,792 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) both edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) both edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,100 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 75,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,641 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,914 miles

NS and OS rear chassis and lower sills have surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,179 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,208 miles

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,269 miles

Both rear tyre sidewall and tread patterns are perished

Screws in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,363 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,272 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,624 miles

rear wiper blade missing

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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DA08 DFU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 DFU, 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 DA08 DFU registered?

DA08 DFU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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