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T16 JBW

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,738 mi
Last recorded73,738 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 JBW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 73,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 69,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,168 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 64,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,516 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 53,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,282 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 50,282 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,092 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,705 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear brakes becoming out of balance

Fail 19 Dec 2014 27,698 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear brakes becoming out of balance

Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,641 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,904 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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T16 JBW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T16 JBW, 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 T16 JBW registered?

T16 JBW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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