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BL08 AXC

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,443 mi
Last recorded195,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AXC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 195,443 miles

Headlight images weak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosin near engine mount but not excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2023 195,439 miles

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

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

Both headlight clouded

Corrosion appearing underneath

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion appearing near engine mount

Pass 10 Jun 2022 193,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 193,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 193,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 185,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Dec 2017 153,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2017 153,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,383 miles

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

both sides front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 93,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both sides front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,516 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 AXC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL08 AXC, 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 AXC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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