2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · DG08 NKH
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 154,136 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG08 NKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 154,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG08 NKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (DG08 NKH) between July 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE LEAKING PEDDLE TRAVELLS TO FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced HEADLIGHTS REQUIRE CLEANING O/S AND N/S (4.1.4 (a))”.
DG08 NKH Mileage History
- 08/07/2024141,946 mi
- 09/07/2024141,970 mi+24 mi
- 19/11/2025154,084 mi+12,114 mi
- 26/11/2025154,107 mi+23 mi
- 02/12/2025154,136 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 8,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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