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BG08 EOL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,499 mi
Last recorded74,499 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is cracking to (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is cracking too (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is cracking to (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is cracking too (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,831 miles

nsf tyre slightly damaged and cut outerwall

slight damage nsr tyre outerwall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,153 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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BG08 EOL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG08 EOL, 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 BG08 EOL registered?

BG08 EOL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 EOL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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