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BL08 UCH

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,069 mi
Last recorded120,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UCH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,069 miles

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

Exhaust is in a rusty condition.

Front headlamp aims misty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 114,601 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

offside front brake discs is slightly pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 114,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

offside front brake discs is slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 108,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,248 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,988 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,364 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,578 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have uneven tread wear (185/5515).

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,512 miles

n/s/r tyre outer tread wearing

o/s/r tyre outer tread wearing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 30,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer tread wearing

o/s/r tyre outer tread wearing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,948 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 UCH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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