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BL08 ZRX

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZRX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 123,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 123,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 115,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 115,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,510 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 185/55/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 108,508 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 185/55/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 17 Jul 2018 90,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,932 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,414 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,414 miles

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

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 ZRX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

BL08 ZRX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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