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BL08 AXM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,329 mi
Last recorded104,329 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,329 miles

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 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,583 miles

rattle from power steering motor

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,277 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,866 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,675 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 65,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 51,187 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 51,187 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre partily deflated

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

oil level very low

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre partily deflated

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

oil level very low

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,697 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,919 miles

oil level low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,624 miles

nsr and osr tyres slightly cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2011 22,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr and osr tyres slightly cracked

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 AXM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXM, 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 BL08 AXM registered?

BL08 AXM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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