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BL08 UDG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UDG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,194 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 75,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 May 2019 75,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,611 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,611 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2016 63,152 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 59,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,586 miles

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,328 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UDG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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