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DS08 XYA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,805 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,310 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,976 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,974 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 37,579 miles

inner faces front brake discs slightly dull/worn

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/f tyre splits inner and outer sidewalls, worn low, 2.5-3mm and worn on edges

rear wiper blade slightly split

Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,496 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 XYA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

DS08 XYA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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