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BG08 ERU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ERU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 108,216 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,497 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,737 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 88,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,640 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,874 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,252 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,946 miles

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

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 ERU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 BG08 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

BG08 ERU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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