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CA08 WSE

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,485 mi
Last recorded98,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WSE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe that runs front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs front to O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle slight corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,055 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 95,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,210 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,992 miles

corrossion on brake pipe at n/s rear on front to rear pipe

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,738 miles

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

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

corrossion on brake pipe at n/s rear on front to rear pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 40,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,706 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 11,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CA08 WSE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA08 WSE, 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 CA08 WSE registered?

CA08 WSE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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