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AX08 BXM

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 110,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,798 miles

Both front headlamp lences have misting only just met requirment for image on beam tester

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,916 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 96,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 85,497 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 85,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 50,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,013 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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AX08 BXM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX08 BXM, 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 AX08 BXM registered?

AX08 BXM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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