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BL08 AWX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AWX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 131,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front headlights cloudy

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front plate (0.1 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 131,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front headlights cloudy

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Position lamp not working Both front side lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front plate (0.1 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 113,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2022 113,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2021 91,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,776 miles

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

slight both inner tie rod ends

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,578 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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BL08 AWX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL08 AWX, 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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BL08 AWX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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