2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · EF08 DJE
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 52,178 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF08 DJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 52,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF08 DJE 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 (EF08 DJE) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EF08 DJE Mileage History
- 25/05/202241,801 mi
- 19/05/202343,743 mi+1,942 mi
- 21/08/202446,672 mi+2,929 mi
- 18/08/202552,174 mi+5,502 mi
- 19/08/202552,178 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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