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DU08 OGN

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OGN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,508 miles

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

Rear exhaust has slight blow, system is corroded

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,763 miles

Outer Sills corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,780 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 76,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inside edge but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smearing the windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2017 30,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inside edge but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smearing the windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,442 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 OGN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DU08 OGN, 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 DU08 OGN registered?

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

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