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DL57 FPJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 132,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 132,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 125,049 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 118,028 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 118,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head light need to be clearing. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damaged by the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,871 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s anf n/s under body sills/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s under body sills, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight knock on electronic power steering

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear steering ,suspension and brake components

Fail 31 Jul 2023 113,731 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s anf n/s under body sills/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s under body sills, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight knock on electronic power steering

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear steering ,suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,905 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis/under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis/under body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corosion on multiple front and rear under body steering , suspension and brake components

Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis/under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis/under body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corosion on multiple front and rear under body steering , suspension and brake components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s under body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear under body suspension and brake components

Fail 17 Aug 2021 104,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s under body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear under body suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 93,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,694 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,547 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 FPJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

DL57 FPJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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