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BK58 GWU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,069 mi
Last recorded103,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 GWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,069 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 90,315 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,057 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 74,057 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drivers window does not open

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,471 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres showing cracks

nsf tyre outer edge wearing thin

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,930 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,718 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,564 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,099 miles

n/s/f shock dust cover split

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f shock dust cover split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,954 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,101 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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BK58 GWU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK58 GWU, 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 BK58 GWU registered?

BK58 GWU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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