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BL08 FEX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 87,717 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 87,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,310 miles

slight play in steering tie rods

Pass 15 May 2017 69,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 40,428 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 34,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,343 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 FEX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

BL08 FEX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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