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BL08 ZRV

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,094 mi
Last recorded90,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 90,094 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,576 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre wall 185/55R15 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 81,401 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 64,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,653 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

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 ZRV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

BL08 ZRV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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