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BN08 SSJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,313 mi
Last recorded92,313 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,307 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,375 miles

Middle & rear heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Door damaged but does not effect door opening

Fail 23 Feb 2024 71,369 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working & rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall, 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Shoulder split, 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Middle & rear heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Door damaged but does not effect door opening

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,579 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,276 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 46,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,754 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,852 miles

Central Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 30,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 21,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,032 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 3,800 miles

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 SSJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc 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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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