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DA57 TEJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 TEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,115 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 113,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,282 miles

Front Subframe corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axel corrosion

Sill corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,599 miles

Front Subframe corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corrosion

Rear Sills corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,285 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,399 miles

vehicle structure and suspension components all has surface corroson

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,667 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,812 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 52,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 52,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,044 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,320 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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DA57 TEJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA57 TEJ, 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 DA57 TEJ registered?

DA57 TEJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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