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BF08 HVH

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,030 mi
Last recorded108,030 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HVH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,523 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,792 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 87,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 78,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,472 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 60,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,488 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 55,488 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 47,431 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 47,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,796 miles

items removed from mirror . obstucting vision

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,696 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 HVH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

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

Is BF08 HVH safe to buy?

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