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DG08 LNM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,749 mi
Last recorded118,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LNM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 118,749 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

ac pump pulley worn

all under body heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 118,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

ac pump pulley worn

all under body heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 107,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,896 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

stone chip centre windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2023 97,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

stone chip centre windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer rack end play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2022 91,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded/poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer rack end play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both ns and os: tyres NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav unit ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg and inner wing areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,647 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,672 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,047 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 LNM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

DG08 LNM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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