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BL08 OUW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,671 mi
Last recorded105,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,671 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,088 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front sub frame corroded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded at rear section area.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S and N/S Under car sill areas corroded.

Rear beam axle corroded.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 93,066 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2023 86,098 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 64,959 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,880 miles

Brakes good, but recommend front discs serviced.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,216 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,744 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 OUW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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