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BJ58 WRW

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WRW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2026 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,156 miles

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

play and knocking from steering

Fail 29 Jan 2025 99,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

play and knocking from steering

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,975 miles

exhaust not standard been modified not blowing pass emissions

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,176 miles

Both head light cloudy

Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,176 miles

Both head light cloudy

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Marginal pass (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,928 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 83,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,122 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front track rod end has excessive movement (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,274 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,561 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,069 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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BJ58 WRW 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 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 BJ58 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

BJ58 WRW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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