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BL57 YYH

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

220,532 mi
Last recorded220,532 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YYH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 220,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 220,527 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 219,491 miles

Central exhaust heatshield is loose

Coolant leak From pipe entering heater matrix through firewall into dash ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 219,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlights require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heatshield is loose

Coolant leak From pipe entering heater matrix through firewall into dash ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 212,009 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip coming off pedal - needs reattaching (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak from radiator and possible surrounding pipework, needs to be investigated and repaired as loosing 100ml fluid per 30mins

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 202,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 202,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 193,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 185,292 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 185,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 175,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 160,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 160,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 136,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,461 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,726 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,397 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,248 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on front windscreen wiper blades

smallcut on outer sidewall offside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,780 miles

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

split on nearside wiper blade still clearing screen

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 YYH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL57 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

BL57 YYH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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