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DG08 YFD

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,219 mi
Last recorded110,219 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,219 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **SIGNIFICANT** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, though primary rubber **SIGNFICANT** 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp aim barely visable, lens hazy

exhaust heatshield by fuel tank insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2022 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" bosch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **SIGNIFICANT** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, though primary rubber **SIGNFICANT** 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp aim barely visable, lens hazy

exhaust heatshield by fuel tank insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,800 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,313 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 66,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,264 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,805 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,844 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,692 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 2,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 2,627 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 YFD 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 83.3%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

DG08 YFD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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