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DG58 EFS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 EFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,523 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 93,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull lens diffusing light pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull lens diffusing light pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine loose sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,238 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,235 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,496 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,512 miles

o/s/front lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/front steering arm has slight play

o/s/front tyre worn heavily to the limits on the inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 60,512 miles

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

o/s/front lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/front steering arm has slight play

o/s/front tyre worn heavily to the limits on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,709 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,278 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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DG58 EFS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG58 EFS, 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 DG58 EFS registered?

DG58 EFS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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