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DN08 WJC

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WJC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 114,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 111,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inside edge [stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 111,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake performance not tested outer brake pipe leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system upper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track control arm ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inside edge [stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 109,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre has crack on inner sidewall

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,705 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre worn worn on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,717 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,312 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 WJC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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