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BJ58 ZKV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,324 mi
Last recorded116,324 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 116,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,574 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,165 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,552 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 12,269 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 ZKV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ58 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

BJ58 ZKV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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