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DS08 HCK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HCK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 92,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2019 85,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,445 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,445 miles

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

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 79,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,300 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2016 71,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 40,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,087 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DS08 HCK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS08 HCK, 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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DS08 HCK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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