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DG08 SFO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,298 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,382 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,869 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,332 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,847 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,295 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

rusty under vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,065 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s front lower ball joinnts (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

rusty under vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,767 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres lightly perishing

exhaust system light corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,767 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres lightly perishing

exhaust system light corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,201 miles

both rear tyres light perishing

exhaust system light corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,917 miles

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

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

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 SFO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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