Mazda 2
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,349 cc
L8 DCNMOT history
L8 DCN is a red petrol Mazda 2 first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 117,091 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 2
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,349 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L8 DCN was last recorded at 117,091 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 3,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,978 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,113 miles
- Average per year
- 6,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,091 miles
- 2025 – 113,978 miles
- 2024 – 103,372 miles
- 2023 – 100,961 miles
- 2022 – 94,828 miles
- 2020 – 85,896 miles
- 2019 – 73,496 miles
- 2018 – 62,905 miles
- 2017 – 55,306 miles
- 2016 – 48,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail117,091 miles
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to Underbody and Suspension components
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 31 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail117,091 miles (+3,113)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,091 miles
- Test number
- 841054469939
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to Underbody and Suspension components
Pass113,978 miles (+16)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 113,978 miles
- Test number
- 187887880724
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL covered in personal items
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail113,962 miles (+10,590)1 dangerous5 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,962 miles
- Test number
- 379626964855
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL covered in personal items
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass103,372 miles (+2,411)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 103,372 miles
- Test number
- 310304589700
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 100,961 miles
- Test number
- 745090122633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,961 miles (+6,133)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,961 miles
- Test number
- 335869510686
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,828 miles (+8,932)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,828 miles
- Test number
- 697215623142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,896 miles (+302)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,896 miles
- Test number
- 532372533289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,594 miles (+12,098)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,594 miles
- Test number
- 217192190477
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damage
Pass73,496 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,496 miles
- Test number
- 361420971809
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,905 miles (+7,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,905 miles
- Test number
- 448380471447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass55,306 miles (+7,222)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,306 miles
- Test number
- 446702181223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,084 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 48,084 miles
- Test number
- 953757658043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L8 DCN
- Does L8 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 DCN expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DCN?
- The MOT on L8 DCN expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 DCN done?
- L8 DCN was recorded at 117,091 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
- Has L8 DCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DCN has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 DCN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 DCN find?
- L8 DCN failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 2 more.
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