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DG08 NKZ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NKZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,571 miles

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 22 Apr 2026 115,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,650 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 112,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,236 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,618 miles

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

Rear axle coroding/arms

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

malfunction indicator lamp active

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,956 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

malfunction indicator lamp active

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,209 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,460 miles

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,494 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,977 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 27,977 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,489 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 NKZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

DG08 NKZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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