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BF08 VTP

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VTP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,210 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,260 miles

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

some surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,951 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 VTP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

BF08 VTP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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