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DL57 FPE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FPE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 80,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective mist in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2025 80,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective mist in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2024 77,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Under seal slightly damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in it (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,595 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,429 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 71,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 66,633 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,242 miles

Rear parking braking efforts on prescribed limit

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,705 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,232 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 14,529 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 FPE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

DL57 FPE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is DL57 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 FPE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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