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Mazda 2

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,349 cc

SC08 BKXMOT history

SC08 BKX is a green petrol Mazda 2 first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

SC08 BKX green Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
127,517 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SC08 BKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

SC08 BKX was last recorded at 127,517 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 8,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,460 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,057 miles
Average per year
7,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,517 miles
  • 2024 – 119,460 miles
  • 2023 – 114,805 miles
  • 2022 – 106,432 miles
  • 2020 – 101,153 miles
  • 2019 – 98,684 miles
  • 2018 – 93,618 miles
  • 2017 – 88,218 miles
  • 2016 – 82,563 miles
  • 2015 – 76,401 miles
  • 2014 – 71,422 miles
  • 2013 – 60,479 miles
  • 2012 – 45,842 miles
  • 2011 – 28,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,517 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,517 miles (+8,057)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,517 miles
    Test number
    361205370762
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass119,460 miles (+4,655)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    931640058978
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded also have previous welding repairs
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded

  3. Pass114,805 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,805 miles
    Test number
    962217970775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,432 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    152562102358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail106,428 miles (+5,275)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    351135161956
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,153 miles (+2,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    415286657464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,684 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,684 miles
    Test number
    202621148080
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass93,618 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    354338341831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail93,617 miles (+5,399)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    730142834332
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cut through (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass88,218 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    596142632310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail88,218 miles (+5,655)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    148440597042
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass82,563 miles (+6,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,563 miles
    Test number
    789547553236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/16 88V XL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly distorted 195/50/16 88V XL
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/16 88V XL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres feathering suspension may require adjustment or repair

  13. Pass76,401 miles (+4,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    676783415250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,422 miles (+10,943)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    599746004206
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on at time of test

  15. Pass60,479 miles (+14,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    836194213287
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,842 miles (+17,039)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    458529702293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre on treadwear indacation mark

  17. Fail28,803 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    528100231149
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass28,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    895950331162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SC08 BKX

Does SC08 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SC08 BKX expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SC08 BKX?
The MOT on SC08 BKX expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SC08 BKX done?
SC08 BKX was recorded at 127,517 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 7,142 miles a year.
Has SC08 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SC08 BKX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on SC08 BKX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SC08 BKX find?
SC08 BKX failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear; front position lamp not working both, and 7 more.

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