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BN08 AOZ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,158 mi
Last recorded129,158 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AOZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 129,158 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 129,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,376 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 118,376 miles

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,721 miles

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Knock from steering rack when steering wheel rotated

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 28 Sep 2022 97,716 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Knock from steering rack when steering wheel rotated

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,362 miles

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

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

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

baffles loose in exhaust silencer

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Sep 2021 87,362 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

baffles loose in exhaust silencer

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,701 miles

n/s number plate light lens missing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 77,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished and wearing inner edges

front wipers split

Fail 10 Oct 2016 48,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished and wearing inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,638 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside wiper blade split still clearing windscreen

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

baby seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,144 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cuts to both front tyres on inner sidewalls not yet deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,298 miles

childs seat base fitted preventing full inspection to rear seat belt

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,037 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre outer edge cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,478 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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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BN08 AOZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BN08 AOZ, 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 BN08 AOZ registered?

BN08 AOZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is BN08 AOZ safe to buy?

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