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DA57 UVB

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,690 mi
Last recorded159,690 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UVB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 159,690 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 159,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 156,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 148,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 148,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 145,198 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 145,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 133,028 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 133,028 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 119,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front Tyres getting low on Tread.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,183 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating.

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,183 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both wiper blades deteriorating.

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,326 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,621 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,464 miles

exhaust starting to rust

front pads half worn

Fail 30 Mar 2013 58,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust starting to rust

front pads half worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,601 miles

front anti roll bar linkages slight play

front pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,205 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 UVB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UVB, 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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DA57 UVB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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