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BL08 UCW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UCW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 125,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,596 miles

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

front and rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 124,596 miles

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

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

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 110,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,139 miles

Front front brake discs corroded on braking surface / becoming worn / lipped

brake pipes showing corrosion

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 8 Dec 2021 100,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn very low / close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs corroded on braking surface / becoming worn / lipped

advise on n/s track rod end

brake pipes showing corrosion

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 92,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,001 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/ front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear and centre close to mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks / splits / inner side wall to ply . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks / splits to ply inner side wall 195/45/r16 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald inner edge / recomend replacement . 195/45/r16 . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/ front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear and centre close to mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,568 miles

play in offside front lower arm lower ball joint

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and heavily split on inner side wall

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and heavily split on inner side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and heavily split on inner side wall

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and heavily split on inner side wall

play in offside front lower arm lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,794 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 68,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil level below minimum (2ltrs added

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,089 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside front tyre bold on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside rear tyre heavily bold on inner edge and heavily cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,133 miles

advise offside front wiper split and slightly smearing on return

advise to screen chiped in zone B

Pass 28 May 2013 29,333 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 19,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,033 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 UCW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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