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BL08 OUN

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OUN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,061 miles

corrosion on inner sills

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,183 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 96,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,929 miles

Advise brake fluid low,advise full brake check

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,272 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,346 miles

advise washer bottle leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2012 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,612 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 OUN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

BL08 OUN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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