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BF08 HUO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,002 mi
Last recorded167,002 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HUO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 167,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear and os and ns rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and close to limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low and possible leak at radiator

Fail 3 Feb 2025 167,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear and os and ns rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and close to limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low and possible leak at radiator

oil filler cap missing and dipstick broken

Pass 13 Feb 2024 158,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 150,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,798 miles

steering column notchy and steering rack noisy advise on investigation

Fail 18 Jan 2021 132,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering column notchy and steering rack noisy advise on investigation

Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,199 miles

steering rack /column noisey

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,118 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,995 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,240 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,273 miles

steering rack noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2016 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

steering rack noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,792 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,688 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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BF08 HUO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 HUO, 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 BF08 HUO registered?

BF08 HUO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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