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BL57 VCC

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,776 mi
Last recorded74,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VCC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,776 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 74,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,071 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on florrs to sill, rear undersills & rear outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2023 64,988 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on florrs to sill, rear undersills & rear outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,763 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 53,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,981 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,454 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,993 miles

Dent in Inner rim of N/S/F Wheel.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 14,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,201 miles

undertrays fitted

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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BL57 VCC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL57 VCC, 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 BL57 VCC registered?

BL57 VCC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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