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DL08 NMJ

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,562 mi
Last recorded50,562 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 NMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 50,562 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer egde wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,900 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 47,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 43,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,848 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 41,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,958 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 4,657 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 4,129 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,129 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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DL08 NMJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 DL08 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

DL08 NMJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is DL08 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 NMJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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