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BL57 VCW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,661 mi
Last recorded60,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VCW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,661 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner side (4.1.E.1)

Front inner nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,178 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner side (4.1.E.1)

Front inner nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 53,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,553 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,602 miles

Fuel filler door lock faulting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F brake slight bind

N/S/F tyre slight sidewall damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 26,050 miles

Cut In Nearside Front

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,796 miles

Cuts in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

N/S/F road wheel damaged.

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 VCW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

BL57 VCW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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