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DU58 BVO

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 BVO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,736 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 93,728 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn,inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 92,224 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn,inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,079 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,079 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,413 miles

Rear washer jet not working.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 48,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear washer jet not working.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,889 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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DU58 BVO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU58 BVO, 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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DU58 BVO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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