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BG08 ETE

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,305 mi
Last recorded139,305 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ETE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,305 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 139,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,159 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 131,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,683 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 120,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit excess of 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,268 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 114,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin no1 injector leaking exhaust gases - build up under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has several holes due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f outer sill slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,287 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside headlamp lens deterioated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ETE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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