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DB02 KDB

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,952 mi
Last recorded55,952 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 KDB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,952 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,098 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 38,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 31,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,775 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,866 miles

Front tyres scrubbing edges.

n/s inner steering arm has slight play.

n/s/r brake has slight drag.

o/s/f brake starting to bind

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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DB02 KDB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DB02 KDB, 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 DB02 KDB registered?

DB02 KDB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DB02 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 KDB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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