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CE08 WBL

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,079 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,079 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,895 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rears perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 94,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rears perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 90,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 90,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both front headlight lens cloudy

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,895 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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both front shock damaged

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,092 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2020 87,092 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres split + perished

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,843 miles

Offside front brake binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,541 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,906 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside wiper split at end

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,955 miles

movement in osf steering rackend

Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,955 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

movement in osf steering rackend

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,769 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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CE08 WBL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE08 WBL, 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 CE08 WBL registered?

CE08 WBL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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