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AU58 WOX

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,307 mi
Last recorded146,307 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WOX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 146,307 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 141,475 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2024 141,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2024 141,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secure

o/s/f wing corroded heavily at base

surface corrosion to rear axle / beam

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including sills

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint. caused by bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secure

o/s/f wing corroded heavily at base

surface corrosion to rear axle/beam

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear inc sills

Fail 1 Sep 2023 135,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint. caused by bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secure

o/s/f wing corroded heavily at base

surface corrosion to rear axle/beam

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear inc sills

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material many non covered pipes have heavy surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to cat fixing (bolt) missing 1 of 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose resting on exhaust

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears worn (unable to verify) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded/holed

Fail 7 Sep 2022 129,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material many non covered pipes have heavy surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to cat fixing (bolt) missing 1 of 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose resting on exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears worn (unable to verify) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded/holed

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,397 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components/both sills panels

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 124,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components/both sills panels

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 122,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust heat shield broken in places but in place

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing/ bumper accident damage

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing accident damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 122,452 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust heat shield broken in places but in place

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing/ bumper accident damage

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing accident damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LOW

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield broken but in position/rattles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side bumper accident damage,not 100% secure

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks,system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills x2 corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive in area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded and beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not fixed to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive in area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded and beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,436 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front shock absorber bellows split

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak from sump

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front shock absorber bellows split

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak from sump

Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split

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

Offside Front shock absorber bellows split

slight leak from sump

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,012 miles

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 5 Oct 2012 41,113 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 7 Oct 2011 33,829 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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AU58 WOX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AU58 WOX, 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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AU58 WOX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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