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BG08 LVW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 112,741 miles

Both headlamps slightly misted over but not affecting beam pattern

Engine/gearbox stabilizer bracket bush worn/perished

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 95,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,506 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,506 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 78,891 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,016 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Door mirror part of outer casing missing

Offside Rear Tyre wall cut and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,101 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,101 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,296 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 44,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,597 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 LVW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

BG08 LVW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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