CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX57 DSO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationAX57 DSO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,514 miles

both headlights starting to cloud over

Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,371 miles

rear tires cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2024 62,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tires cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,639 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight cracking in both rear tires

Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

knocking noise from steering column area

Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

knocking noise from steering column area whilst performing lock to lock check

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,487 miles

knocking noise from steering column area whilst performing lock to lock check

Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,366 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,270 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,627 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 29,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,781 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,670 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

AX57 DSO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AX57 DSO, 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 AX57 DSO?

You can check the full history of AX57 DSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX57 DSO registered?

AX57 DSO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AX57 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 DSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX57 DSO 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 AX57 DSO. 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.