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BJ08 YOO

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,261 mi
Last recorded32,261 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,261 miles

Brakes slightly spongy

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,018 miles

Brakes require attention

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,047 miles

Brakes require attention

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 24,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,386 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 23,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper damaged.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 19,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 17,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,192 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 YOO 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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

BJ08 YOO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 YOO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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