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BJ08 BWK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,847 mi
Last recorded138,847 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BWK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 131,056 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,178 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 75,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 16,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 16,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,450 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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BJ08 BWK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ08 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 BWK registered?

BJ08 BWK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 BWK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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