CarVerify

Free Car Check

DL57 GPV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 110,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,199 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,188 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

There is a lot of surface corrosion under body subframes not considered excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,356 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 80,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,812 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 74,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,995 miles

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

oil level low on min

Pass 20 Jan 2018 64,306 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 64,306 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,110 miles

o/s/f tyre has small lump

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,056 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing on sidewalls

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 4 Feb 2014 45,031 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,133 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 25,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,769 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DL57 GPV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DL57 GPV?

You can check the full history of DL57 GPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DL57 GPV registered?

DL57 GPV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is DL57 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 GPV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL57 GPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL57 GPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.