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BL08 AXK

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,357 mi
Last recorded126,357 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AXK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 126,351 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,891 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 112,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,660 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,814 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 96,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 19 May 2017 78,008 miles

Both front suspension strut gaiters split.

Both front tyres worn low on edges of tread.

Steering rack has play in nearside track rod inner balljoint.

Fail 19 May 2017 78,008 miles

Both front suspension strut gaiters split.

Both front tyres worn low on edges of tread.

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

Steering rack has play in nearside track rod inner balljoint.

Pass 13 May 2016 70,020 miles

Both front suspension strut dust covers split.

Nearside Steering rack track rod inner balljoint has slight play.

Nearside Wiper blade splitting.

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

Pass 26 May 2015 61,875 miles

both front shocker bellows split

front pads very low and discs lipped

ns wiper blade split

nsf tyre slightly cracked

nsr tyre slightly cracked

os wiper blade smearing

osf bottom arm back bush slightly worn

osf tyre slightly cracked and slight damage outerwall

osf wheel bent

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,393 miles

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.

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

Offside wiper blade starting to smear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,821 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,171 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Offside rear coil spring has end piece missing but securely seated.

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,553 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nsf tyre getting low .slight damage inner and outer sidewalls .wheel rim slightly damaged

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 AXK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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