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DN08 ZFJ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 100,642 miles

Central Front Subframe corroded but not excessive

Central Rear Subframe corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,954 miles

Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,951 miles

Front Subframe corroded but not excessive

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))

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,435 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 85,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,802 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,796 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,348 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 70,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,223 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 66,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,772 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,445 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,910 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,404 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 ZFJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZFJ, 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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What year was DN08 ZFJ registered?

DN08 ZFJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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