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DA08 LWC

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LWC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,690 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 82,617 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 46,520 miles

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 28 May 2019 46,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of inner edge ware

Rear Tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 31 May 2016 36,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 26,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 15,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,774 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 LWC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

Is DA08 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 LWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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