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BN08 WGC

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WGC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,591 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,137 miles

Brake pedal spongy but not excessive yet.

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front offside and nearside tyres scrubbing around outer treads 185/55/15

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 74,413 miles

front pads 50-60%worn

rear num plate deteriateing

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,314 miles

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

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,573 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 26,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,160 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,268 miles

chip front screen

Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,919 miles

chip front screen

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 7,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,768 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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BN08 WGC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN08 WGC, 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 BN08 WGC registered?

BN08 WGC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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