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DL57 GMU

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,293 mi
Last recorded144,293 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 144,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,472 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 143,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 134,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 134,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,004 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 108,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,592 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,760 miles

N/s/r shock damp

Slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,209 miles

N/s/r shock damp

Slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2018 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,769 miles

Both front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Both rear footwells and chassis rails corroroed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,719 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner arm

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge almost too cords advise change ASAP

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,009 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jan 2014 52,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 33,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,136 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 GMU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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