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BJ08 DXK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DXK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 107,028 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jun 2024 98,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,106 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,045 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 79,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,467 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,533 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,334 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,475 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 30,436 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 232,826 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,488 miles

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 27 Feb 2012 11,273 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,039 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 DXK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 BJ08 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

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

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