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DF08 HTY

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,160 miles

Slight Corrosion On Rear Brake Pipes.

Small Cut On Offside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 90,160 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Slight Corrosion On Rear Brake Pipes.

Small Cut On Offside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,956 miles

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

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

off side rear tire 2mm

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 65,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,285 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,640 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 31,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,569 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,151 miles

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

front tyres some wear outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,860 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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DF08 HTY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF08 HTY, 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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DF08 HTY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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