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DN08 UTS

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,001 miles

Nearside rack end has slight play/track rod end slight play.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 108,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,355 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 103,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,870 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner shoulder

Offside Front staring to wear inner shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,708 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,282 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 20,282 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,032 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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DN08 UTS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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