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DA08 FZW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,221 mi
Last recorded112,221 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front sub frame & associated components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,771 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes been grease corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm close to limit worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 108,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlight unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes been grease corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm close to limit worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,655 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight units (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,909 miles

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

underbody all corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2022 98,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody all corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 92,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,389 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,134 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,332 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Rear tyres cracked and perished

saw tooth wear both rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,141 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)

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 FZW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black 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 DA08 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

DA08 FZW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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