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DG08 XFS

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

244,979 mi
Last recorded244,979 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 244,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 244,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 239,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 230,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 221,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 207,225 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 177,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play replace as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,518 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 140,615 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 140,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,823 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 133,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,556 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 124,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 114,234 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall but not showing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,261 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,705 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 XFS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

DG08 XFS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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