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BL08 PYO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,520 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,586 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,512 miles

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

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,900 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,900 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,625 miles

NS Inner rack end has excessive play

Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,625 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NS Inner rack end has excessive play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,316 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,313 miles

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

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 PYO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

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

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