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BN08 APO

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,129 mi
Last recorded67,129 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 APO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 67,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,124 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 61,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,564 miles

Coolant leak at header tank ()

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 57,564 miles

Coolant leak at header tank ()

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,421 miles

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

Rear brakes only just passed imbalance

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of that area

Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,402 miles

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

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

Rear brakes only just passed imbalance

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 23 Feb 2019 54,197 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,213 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

under side area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,217 miles

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,048 miles

under side area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,052 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,183 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,604 miles

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,718 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,848 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 23,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 APO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 APO, 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 APO registered?

BN08 APO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BN08 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 APO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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