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DL08 MHZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 137,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components slighlty corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 113,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,174 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 105,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 89,736 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,018 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,279 miles

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 72,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,904 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 66,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,461 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 41,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,831 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 21,939 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres worn on edges (raised section )

Nearside 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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DL08 MHZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DL08 MHZ, 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 DL08 MHZ registered?

DL08 MHZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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