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CE08 WNC

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,092 mi
Last recorded176,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WNC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 176,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 176,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 152,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 152,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 143,982 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 143,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 128,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 118,696 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 118,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

underbody components corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,522 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

underbody components corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2019 99,208 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working b501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 56,416 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 56,415 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,128 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 42,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,010 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,700 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 25,700 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 18,382 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,007 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 16,007 miles

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

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

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 WNC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WNC, 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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CE08 WNC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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