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BJ08 YOW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,042 mi
Last recorded90,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YOW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,042 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,175 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,747 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,747 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers rear wheel corroded inner bead.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 16 Aug 2014 32,405 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,976 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 YOW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

BJ08 YOW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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