CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV58 DHY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 102,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,010 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 87,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play N/S Lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,448 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,448 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,638 miles

Both rear tyre treads heavily cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,220 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear bumper has paint scuffs

Offside doors have paint scuffs

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs rusty

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

rear wiper poor

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 62,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear bumper has paint scuffs

Offside doors have paint scuffs

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs rusty

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

rear wiper poor

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

all tyres have crascks in sidewall and tread areas

aux belt perished and cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2017 58,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres have crascks in sidewall and tread areas

aux belt perished and cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,358 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,608 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV58 DHY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV58 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV58 DHY?

You can check the full history of AV58 DHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV58 DHY registered?

AV58 DHY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AV58 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 DHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV58 DHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV58 DHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.