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BF08 HVC

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 83,973 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 83,973 miles

Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced NS/OS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 83,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,223 miles

full under side of vehicle light corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2022 82,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2022 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,690 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 81,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount detached and broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,744 miles

oil leak sump corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,681 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

oil leak sump corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,428 miles

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,466 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,494 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,222 miles

Advise both front tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,327 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,577 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,578 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 HVC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF08 HVC, 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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BF08 HVC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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