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DL57 FPG

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,601 mi
Last recorded149,601 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FPG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,601 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, weathered. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 149,601 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, weathered. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,330 miles

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

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

light under vehicle corrosion

sump corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation is backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front engine sump corroded and leaking

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 102,742 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 102,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 95,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 86,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 86,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,685 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 39,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,051 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 31,051 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,972 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FPG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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