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BF08 VUG

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,712 mi
Last recorded158,712 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VUG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 158,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 139,946 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 128,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 113,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 83,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,329 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 83,249 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2017 83,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,388 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 57,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,296 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,872 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 VUG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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