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BL08 AXJ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,443 mi
Last recorded147,443 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edge wear and @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 147,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edge wear and @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

knock on steering

Fail 7 Nov 2024 135,913 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield missing between fuel tank and exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

back box heat shield missing

knock on steering

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges and low on tread - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,360 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 112,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on the inner edge - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,035 miles

Nearside Rear TYre is perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 8 Dec 2020 93,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYre is perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,007 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 85,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,839 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,696 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,552 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,507 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 AXJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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