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BJ08 YOG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,839 mi
Last recorded102,839 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YOG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 102,839 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 97,968 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 97,961 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake hose's (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 93,505 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 88,075 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 83,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 71,412 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 66,764 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 May 2018 66,764 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2017 60,021 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 60,021 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 53,543 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,543 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 45,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 38,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,746 miles

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

Nearside 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 24 May 2012 22,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,821 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 YOG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 YOG, 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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BJ08 YOG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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