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DL57 CZE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 CZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,610 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 80,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around clip at nearside rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 75,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 67,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,296 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,890 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 62,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,333 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 59,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,668 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wing mirror damaged

fitted with under trays

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,261 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,502 miles

undertrays fitted unable to inspect all components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 33,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,865 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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DL57 CZE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black 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 DL57 CZE, 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 DL57 CZE registered?

DL57 CZE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is DL57 CZE safe to buy?

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