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DS57 LCT

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LCT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,844 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear axle bush perished

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 26,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,529 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 LCT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCT, 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 DS57 LCT registered?

DS57 LCT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is DS57 LCT safe to buy?

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