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AO08 BVF

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BVF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,947 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 112,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,357 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 100,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,078 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,724 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,742 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO08 BVF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO08 BVF, 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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What year was AO08 BVF registered?

AO08 BVF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 BVF safe to buy?

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