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DS08 HZA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 129,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all arond (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axl corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,108 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 123,048 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 123,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 118,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2021 118,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,078 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,456 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 101,456 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,235 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,852 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 HZA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DS08 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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