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2008 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration DF08DYU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1349cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,574 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,358 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,559 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- surface rust under body
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- surface rust under body
- Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,093 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023 18 Jun 202631 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,042 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022 18 Jun 20262 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,467 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021 18 Jun 20263 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,301 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front missing of oil on engine
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,203 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- radiator cowling bracket broken
- Rear heat shield slightly insurecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- radiator cowling bracket broken
- Rear heat shield slightly insurecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,238 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,086 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 18 Jun 202625 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,086 MI
18 Jun 20266 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,405 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017 18 Jun 20266 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,405 MI
18 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,097 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016 18 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,244 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 18 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,808 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,808 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,336 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,864 MI
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DF08DYU was registered on 2008-07-17
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