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DS57 LCM

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,820 mi
Last recorded140,820 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LCM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 140,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 140,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 134,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Door panel corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,584 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,020 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,694 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,820 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure gaiter damaged and insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm/drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,911 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,714 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,335 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,273 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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DS57 LCM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DS57 LCM, 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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DS57 LCM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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