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AO08 BVP

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,407 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underside chassis showing corrosion and rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 130,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column noisy but no play detected

Fail 28 Nov 2024 130,127 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column noisy but no play detected

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 123,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox "dog bone" mount deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column noisy but no play detected

Fail 19 Nov 2022 123,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox "dog bone" mount deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column noisy but no play detected

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,893 miles

Rear both rear main axle bushies slight play

slight steering column noise inside the car

Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 104,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,281 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

eml on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

eml on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear and n/s/f ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BVP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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