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DA08 XNN

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,257 miles

Underseal applied to whole underbody of car

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,204 miles

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,971 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 90,970 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded on base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on ridged brake pipe.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded on base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on ridged brake pipe.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and close to wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and close to wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 21,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,150 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 XNN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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