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DU08 VJK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VJK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 109,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 109,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change 4000 miles approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change 4000 miles approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change 4000 miles approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb replace with 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change 4000 miles approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,780 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 94,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 90,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorating ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm, and has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock absorber top mount deteriorated - insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock absorber top mount deteriorated - insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorating ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm, and has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Lipped With Slight Grooving (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjusment (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Lipped With Slight Grooving (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,935 miles

Both Front And N/S/R Tyre Getting Low 3mm

Edgewear On Tyres All Round

Front Discs Lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,690 miles

front discs thin and lipped

Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,632 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs thin and lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,451 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 VJK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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