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DA08 VSL

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,486 mi
Last recorded124,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 124,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines showing minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 117,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 106,797 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,362 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,177 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe behind fuel tank

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 90,162 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe behind fuel tank

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping slightly on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,909 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,909 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VSL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black 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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

DA08 VSL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DA08 VSL safe to buy?

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