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BK08 UMY

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,340 mi
Last recorded52,340 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UMY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 46,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,003 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,685 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 33,685 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,461 miles

rear tyres perishing

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,378 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 23,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,817 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall but not showing cords

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 UMY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

BK08 UMY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is BK08 UMY safe to buy?

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