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DS08 HCZ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,185 miles

Central Front engine sump corroded

Nearside Front headlamp has misting on the len but not seriously effecting light output

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Upper fuel pipe corroded

covers on underside

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 99,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,592 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,085 miles

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,085 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,733 miles

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

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

lower part of both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

lower part of both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,792 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 HCZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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