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BK08 UDZ

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,995 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount rubber split ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 90,995 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount rubber split ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,461 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

slight buckle nsf wheel

Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

slight buckle nsf wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 19,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,299 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 14,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,976 miles

Deep cuts in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre.

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 UDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

BK08 UDZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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