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BJ08 DXL

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,103 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 84,103 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 78,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,056 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,056 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,749 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 DXL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ08 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

BJ08 DXL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 DXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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