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DS08 OFT

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 109,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weaing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 100,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,752 miles

Heat shield slight insecure

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 97,752 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,299 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/splitting heavily on inner sidewall.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,599 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre, inner sidewall cracking/splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,309 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/splitting on inner sidewall.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 88,309 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/splitting on inner sidewall.

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

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,330 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,860 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,860 miles

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

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,378 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,970 miles

Nearside front tyre, slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,970 miles

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

Nearside front tyre, slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,058 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,085 miles

both rear tyres have nail in tyre tread

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 OFT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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