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DA08 LMY

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LMY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 99,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 92,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,159 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,647 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 56,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 51,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 49,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,064 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 May 2015 38,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 33,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 29,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,547 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 LMY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

DA08 LMY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DA08 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 LMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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