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BK08 ZTV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 119,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,380 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill yellow marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from brake flexi hoses (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from brake flexi hoses (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,175 miles

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

nail in tyre n/s/r

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,175 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre n/s/r

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 62,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,507 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,078 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 42,049 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,316 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZTV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

BK08 ZTV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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