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BK08 UEG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UEG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,943 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear & nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2024 92,941 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear & nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and close to limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and two nails in tread , not repairable (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise from steering rack advise further investigation

oil level low

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable , to close to sidewall ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 21,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,356 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,178 miles

small cracks in nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,562 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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BK08 UEG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BK08 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

BK08 UEG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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