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BJ08 UOW

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,720 mi
Last recorded140,720 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UOW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 140,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak from sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,702 miles

front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,496 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,748 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers noisey operation

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,109 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,109 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all blades leave lines

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,971 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,503 miles

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

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 UOW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

BJ08 UOW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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