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DS08 JXP

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JXP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 147,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 129,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 121,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,175 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 117,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,518 miles

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

Front oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 106,518 miles

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

Front oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front oil sump wet and heavy corrsion

Rear axle corresion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,010 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,622 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,745 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre cut in outer wall.no cords showing.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,486 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,486 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 13 Jul 2012 37,599 miles

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)

unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s rear seatbelts as child seats fitted(inspected as presented).

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JXP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JXP, 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 DS08 JXP registered?

DS08 JXP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is DS08 JXP safe to buy?

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