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WD57 BKF

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 BKF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,689 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 116,689 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,937 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,439 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Noise from steering column

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 115,439 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Noise from steering column

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Noise from steering, possible top bearings

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,393 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,108 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 114,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 113,789 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 113,776 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 112,669 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 108,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,866 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,045 miles

both front tyres worn edges

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 94,235 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,759 miles

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 29 Nov 2010 67,454 miles

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

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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WD57 BKF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WD57 BKF, 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 WD57 BKF registered?

WD57 BKF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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