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BN08 APU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,400 mi
Last recorded173,400 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 APU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 173,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp pattern poor

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 156,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 140,365 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 123,576 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 123,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp reflector loose in lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,414 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have small cuts on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,081 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 83,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,042 miles

Front windscreen washers are poor

Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,042 miles

Front windscreen washers are poor

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,864 miles

Both front suspension struts dust boots split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,797 miles

Both rear tyres have slight distortion of tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts on outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,899 miles

front pads getting low

nsf tyre damaged outerwall

nsr tyre slightly damaged outerwall and cracked

osr tyre cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,501 miles

Both rear tyres starting to distort on inner edge of tread.

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall.

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,556 miles

osr and nsr tyres slightly cracking

slight damage nsf tyre outerwall

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,718 miles

ns wiper blade slightly smearing

os wiper blade split

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 APU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 BN08 APU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 APU registered?

BN08 APU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BN08 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 APU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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