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BL08 UCV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,750 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 99,750 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,057 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 97,056 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,861 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,431 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 UCV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

BL08 UCV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 UCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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