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DG08 SDZ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,315 miles

Front brakes worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brakes worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear heat shield in secure

Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,920 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wiper worn

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

Offside Front wiper worn

Rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 34,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 34,361 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,117 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,694 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 SDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

DG08 SDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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