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DA08 RFX

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,343 mi
Last recorded96,343 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 RFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot has small split in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion on both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal petrol breather corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,556 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 69,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

knock from steering when turning.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

knock from steering when turning.

Pass 27 May 2019 58,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,674 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,674 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 52,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 52,275 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 49,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,515 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,061 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 28,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,189 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 RFX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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