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BG08 UJV

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,850 mi
Last recorded34,850 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 34,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 29,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,467 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,697 miles

Offside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,288 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,509 miles

o/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,022 miles

o/s/f outer tyre tyre wall slight damage

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,517 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 14,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,148 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 UJV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 UJV registered?

BG08 UJV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is BG08 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 UJV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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