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BK08 FHS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FHS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 96,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge/recommend steering alignment

Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 94,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged 195/45/16

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,150 miles

knocking from steering when turning left to right

Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

knocking from steering when turning left to right

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,185 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 55,184 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,917 miles

boot damaged

nearside rear tyre out of shape 195/45/16

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,916 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot damaged

nearside rear tyre out of shape 195/45/16

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,756 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in it 195/45/16

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,567 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 39,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,352 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK08 FHS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK08 FHS, 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 BK08 FHS registered?

BK08 FHS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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