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AO08 BVK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,479 mi
Last recorded77,479 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,807 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 75,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,150 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside showing signs of minor corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,848 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4913 + stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4913 + stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside showing signs of minor corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,210 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,199 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,343 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,391 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,853 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 BVK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 BVK, 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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AO08 BVK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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