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DR51 ADE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,605 mi
Last recorded102,605 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 ADE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 102,605 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 11 Sep 2025 102,605 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,694 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,599 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,599 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s headlight lense deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 84,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,439 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,864 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,071 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,071 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 58,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,750 miles

Nearside rear tyre has very uneven wear and lumps in tread

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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DR51 ADE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DR51 ADE, 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 DR51 ADE registered?

DR51 ADE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is DR51 ADE safe to buy?

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