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DA57 YSM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YSM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front off tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front off tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 77,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 69,240 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position tailgate inoperative (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,397 miles

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

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 60,397 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,229 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 45,331 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,303 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Border line ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,258 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner tie rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,300 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 15,509 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 12,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

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 YSM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

DA57 YSM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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