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9 BOY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

26,905 mi
Last recorded26,905 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 BOY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 26,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 44,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 24,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 44,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 44,141 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 43,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 43,960 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect crack in weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 19,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,490 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,011 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,170 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,024 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 19,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
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9 BOY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 9 BOY, 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.

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9 BOY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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