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AO08 BVG

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,938 mi
Last recorded159,938 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BVG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 159,938 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 159,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,572 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 138,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both units cloudy and scratched (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 123,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2022 123,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195.45.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,439 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,065 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
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AO08 BVG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

AO08 BVG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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