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DS08 HCY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,508 miles

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage but is secure

Fail 17 Dec 2025 86,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 84,116 miles

Front bumper has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

the underside of rear of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2024 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

the underside of rear of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,196 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,708 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,542 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 16 Dec 2020 73,527 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 72,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,129 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHING

Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHING

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,539 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE INNER WEARING LOW

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,539 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE INNER WEARING LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 49,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 41,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,660 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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DS08 HCY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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