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BJ58 HZC

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,708 mi
Last recorded123,708 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 HZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,039 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 115,039 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Broken. (0.1 (b))

Oil Sump Corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,487 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Broken. (0.1 (b))

Oil Sump Corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,342 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wont on both outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,481 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,481 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,039 miles

Offside inner rackend

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,840 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Oct 2012 42,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,710 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 27,707 miles

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

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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BJ58 HZC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ58 HZC, 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 BJ58 HZC registered?

BJ58 HZC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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