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DN08 WHJ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,765 mi
Last recorded65,765 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,765 miles

Engine sump corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed section in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts on outer tread blocks and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Union on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts on outer tread blocks and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,697 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive the engine sump is rusty and most likely porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,556 miles

Engine sump corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,458 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 62,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,307 miles

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 58,738 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Fail 23 May 2019 58,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust shield loose

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,156 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,307 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,002 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 WHJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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