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DG08 EXH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EXH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrosed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover defective

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

Offside 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 Front shock absorber dust cover defective

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt defective

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,554 miles

fan belt deteriorated

n/s/f shocker absorber as a reduced damping effect

n/s/r rake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,335 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the inner wall

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 48,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the inner wall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,861 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,224 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 EXH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG08 EXH, 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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DG08 EXH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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