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DU08 OGM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,512 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,511 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer walls split and badly cracking on inner and oter edges 185/55/15 .3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on inner and outer edges and nail in tyre (not repiarable ) strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,103 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking and inner wall splitting strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 102,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edges badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking and inner wall splitting strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker dust guard det

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall badly cracking 185/55/15 strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust guard det

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 99,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker dust guard det

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall badly cracking 185/55/15 strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust guard det

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Car corroded but not seriously

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,701 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,701 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,527 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,570 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,812 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 OGM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DU08 OGM, 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 OGM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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