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BD57 LXY

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,404 mi
Last recorded129,404 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 LXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,639 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 118,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,111 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 103,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,028 miles

all tyres perrished

Fail 11 Feb 2021 96,028 miles

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,948 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 89,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,164 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven across tread

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven across tread

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,875 miles

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,574 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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BD57 LXY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD57 LXY, 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 BD57 LXY registered?

BD57 LXY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is BD57 LXY safe to buy?

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