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T3 LBW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,177 mi
Last recorded83,177 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 LBW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,186 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front suspension strut protective boot in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension strut protective boot in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,621 miles

Front Suspension bump stop / gaiters in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,987 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,811 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,811 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,456 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing low and unevenly

Pass 23 Dec 2010 21,026 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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T3 LBW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T3 LBW, 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 T3 LBW registered?

T3 LBW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is T3 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 LBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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