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DG08 AAV

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,597 mi
Last recorded42,597 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 AAV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 41,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 40,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 38,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 36,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 34,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 34,121 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 34,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,219 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 24,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,931 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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DG08 AAV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DG08 AAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 AAV registered?

DG08 AAV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is DG08 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 AAV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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