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BN08 FYR

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,956 mi
Last recorded161,956 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 161,956 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 161,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,384 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 128,392 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 128,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre irrepairable ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 107,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 85,482 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,690 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 82,679 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,959 miles

Corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly: beam unit (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Steering: intermediate shaft has slight movement between inner and outer shaft

gearbox area covered on oil

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

GEARBOX OIL FILLER PLUG MISSING.HAS LEAKED OIL OUT.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are runflats both have deep kurb damage but cords not exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,026 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays limiting access to prescribed areas / items

underbody attatched components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,384 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,380 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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 FYR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 FYR, 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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BN08 FYR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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