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BL08 UCZ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,610 mi
Last recorded122,610 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,610 miles

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

exhaust corroded/ubcc/oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,538 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,400 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,578 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 95,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,402 miles

Play in offside inner end of steering rack.

Screw in nearside rear tyre and wearing low on edges.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,901 miles

cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

off side wiper blade split

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 UCZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

BL08 UCZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is BL08 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 UCZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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