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DF57 ACX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,070 mi
Last recorded64,070 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 ACX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 64,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,878 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 53,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 44,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 36,229 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,698 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 24,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,093 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 21,093 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,512 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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DF57 ACX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF57 ACX, 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 DF57 ACX registered?

DF57 ACX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DF57 ACX safe to buy?

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