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DL57 DBY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,611 mi
Last recorded191,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 191,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 182,941 miles

Offside Front slight play rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2020 182,941 miles

Offside Front slight play rack end

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 178,205 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn cracking slightly also (5.2.3 (e))

slight coolant leak from radiator

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2019 178,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn cracking slightly also (5.2.3 (e))

slight coolant leak from radiator

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 171,266 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 171,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 161,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside 3.0mm worn smooth on edges, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump corroded, oil not registering on dipstick, recommend further inspection ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 161,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside 3.0mm worn smooth on edges, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint almost to excess, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump corroded, oil not registering on dipstick, recommend further inspection ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,122 miles

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,476 miles

Offside Front has slight play in inner steering joint/rack

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,383 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front has slight play in inner steering joint/rack

Offside Front wiper poor

Pass 7 Sep 2014 102,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Sep 2014 102,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing!

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,127 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,951 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,628 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 DBY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DL57 DBY, 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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DL57 DBY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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