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DU08 LGG

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,216 mi
Last recorded78,216 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LGG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 78,216 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 76,650 miles

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

Rear axle corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 76,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,435 miles

Central Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 42,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres signs of ageing 185/55/15

Fail 8 Sep 2017 32,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres signs of ageing 185/55/15

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,750 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,950 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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DU08 LGG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU08 LGG, 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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DU08 LGG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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