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BJ08 BWM

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 75,205 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 75,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 68,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,799 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 65,798 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 62,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 35,239 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,579 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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BJ08 BWM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ08 BWM, 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 BJ08 BWM registered?

BJ08 BWM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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