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BG08 EPX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EPX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 96,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,859 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,000 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,444 miles

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

very slight play in near side lower ball joint

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,066 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,066 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,996 miles

ns wiper blade split

nsf tyre damaged outerwall

Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ns wiper blade split

nsf tyre damaged outerwall

Pass 13 May 2011 22,385 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 EPX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPX, 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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BG08 EPX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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