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AX08 BXE

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 119,258 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,715 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

headlamps poor

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,224 miles

front brake discs poor

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking in tread pattern

offside headlight lense poor

Fail 5 Apr 2018 92,222 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges, perished and slight damage to side wall

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking in tread pattern

offside headlight lense poor

Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 87,900 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 62,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt - childseat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,384 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt - childseat fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2011 44,644 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt - child seat fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt - child seat fitted

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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AX08 BXE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX08 BXE, 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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AX08 BXE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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