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BF08 XUR

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XUR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,904 miles

Offside Rear section of exhaust tail pipe missing advice repair

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 110,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,564 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 99,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,458 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,876 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,876 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,703 miles

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,049 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges / slightly damaged on outer side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,436 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre damaged on outer side walls

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 XUR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

BF08 XUR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is BF08 XUR safe to buy?

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