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BF08 VTW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,685 mi
Last recorded117,685 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VTW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front & Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 98,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,028 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,636 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,322 miles

Rear brake application imbalance on maximum allowed limit

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 73,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable as too close to shoulder ()

Rear brake application imbalance on maximum allowed limit

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and seat is insecure ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,373 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,964 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,544 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 VTW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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