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DS57 OVU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,276 mi
Last recorded49,276 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 49,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 44,181 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 44,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 40,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,280 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 35,279 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 28,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,585 miles

both front shock absorber dust boots split & poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 16,694 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 14,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/crack around tread edge

Offside Rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/crack around tread edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,791 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 9,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 9,954 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 7,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 7,701 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,496 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber In Poor Condition

Vehicle Fitted With Under Covers Proventing Full Inspection Of Under Side

Pass 7 Jan 2011 5,175 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 OVU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

DS57 OVU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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