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DA08 NDK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 NDK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 114,688 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,547 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 91,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 88,679 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,577 miles

~Advise both rear inner sill's and rear floor are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,182 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front both wearing excessively on inner edges, not part of primary grooves

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and feathering on inner edge not part of primary grooves

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sponginess in brake pedal,front brake pads look new.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sponginess in brake pedal,front brake pads look new.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,025 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,222 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,331 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing for full inspection of adult belt.

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 NDK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDK, 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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DA08 NDK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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