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ST08 BFK

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 BFK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 99,284 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,123 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,060 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bootlid (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,992 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2023 92,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,093 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,130 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))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,112 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 86,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 83,957 miles

2 x Front & N/S/R Tyres perished in tread

O/S/R Tyre perished in tread & punctured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 83,957 miles

2 x Front & N/S/R Tyres perished in tread

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

O/S/R Tyre perished in tread & punctured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,618 miles

Front brake discs & pads wearing thin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2017 63,502 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,439 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 50,697 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2015 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2014 45,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,683 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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ST08 BFK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST08 BFK, 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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ST08 BFK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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