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BF08 VUD

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,578 mi
Last recorded111,578 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,578 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 111,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 98,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 98,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 84,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,620 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,183 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,171 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 47,171 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,156 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,385 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,385 miles

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

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,596 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

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 VUD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

BF08 VUD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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