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DN08 MYA

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 MYA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,866 miles

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

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2025 83,866 miles

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

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,024 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 68,023 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,919 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,563 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 54,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 53,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,509 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 51,509 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,281 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 45,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,829 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,745 miles

very slight wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,840 miles

fatigue cracks in n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,172 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 35,172 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,841 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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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DN08 MYA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN08 MYA, 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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DN08 MYA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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