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DA08 RFO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,091 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 100,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arn slight play in inner fixing (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm has slight play in inner fixing (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 93,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damaged & water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damage to lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arn slight play in inner fixing (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm has slight play in inner fixing (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 85,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer groove (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer groove (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 85,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer groove (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer groove (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 71,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,185 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,885 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,272 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 RFO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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