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DU08 OJM

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,247 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,319 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,138 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,709 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,594 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 80,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the outer side wall.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,319 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,432 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,432 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,760 miles

Headlamp aim reset using Beam adjusting wheel in car.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear seatbelt not inspected.(child seat fitted).

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,760 miles

Headlamp aim reset using Beam adjusting wheel in car.

Nearside rear seatbelt not inspected.(child seat fitted).

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,886 miles

Deep cut in Off side rear tyre outer wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 31 miles

Deep cut in Off side rear tyre outer wall.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OJM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

DU08 OJM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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