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BD08 BVE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,344 mi
Last recorded115,344 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BVE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,344 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,603 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,672 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 90,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,243 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 40,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 23,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 18,905 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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BD08 BVE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD08 BVE, 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 BD08 BVE registered?

BD08 BVE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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