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DA08 GRX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,531 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 122,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,227 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak sump plug ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,921 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,825 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,817 miles

advise o/s front wiper noisy

advise rear wiper split

advise stone chip zone b

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,674 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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DA08 GRX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

Is DA08 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 GRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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