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BL08 UDE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 123,565 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,447 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn Steering u/j excessive play (2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside 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 Front Inner Inner Tie Rod excessive play

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,634 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2024 112,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,620 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack worn and noise

Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack worn and noise

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 98,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,821 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 79,530 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,198 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,236 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,739 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,400 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,111 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,362 miles

both rear tyres cracking /splitting

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 UDE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UDE, 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 UDE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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