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DG08 EZE

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,844 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 72,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached MOUNT BROKEN (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached MOUNT BROKEN (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 62,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,783 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low wheel removal required to verify (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,849 miles

offside front tyre perished slightly in between tread pattern

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perished slightly in between tread pattern

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,864 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 EZE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EZE, 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 DG08 EZE registered?

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

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