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LM08 BHZ

2008 Mazda 2 TS2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,502 mi
Last recorded194,502 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 BHZ
MakeMazda
Model2 TS2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 194,502 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 184,799 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 May 2024 184,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 May 2023 175,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 May 2023 175,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2022 161,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seat backs and seat bench all missing

Fail 9 May 2022 161,408 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing CLASP (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT IS VERY DIM

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR UPRIGHT

Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2020 133,436 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2020 133,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and character incomplete (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,593 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front poor beam pattern

headlights tarnished

oil filter slight leak

Fail 22 Mar 2019 124,591 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front poor beam pattern

headlights tarnished

oil filter slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2012 50,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,313 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 2 TS2?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL SPLIT 2
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
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LM08 BHZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 TS2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 TS2 fails its MOT is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 BHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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LM08 BHZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 TS2, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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