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SY08 WSX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WSX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,276 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 106,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,123 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 95,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 79,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 79,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

General corrosion under the vehicle , Suspension components .

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

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

Offside Mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,616 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 76,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 67,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle has lots of corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,973 miles

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

Front Nearside & Offside brake disc's corroded.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside & Offside ()

Some steering and suspension components corroded.

Underside badly corroded, but no holes present.

Fail 15 Sep 2018 59,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Nearside & Offside brake disc's corroded.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside & Offside ()

Some steering and suspension components corroded.

Underside badly corroded, but no holes present.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,806 miles

All suspension components badly corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside & Offside Fuel pipes corroded

Under body badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,440 miles

all suspension components badly corroded

underbody badly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 53,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all suspension components badly corroded

underbody badly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,212 miles

windscreen wiper blades torn/smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

tyre size 195/45/16

Pass 8 May 2013 33,066 miles

195/45r16

front discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 24,615 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small cracks in tread pattern of rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,494 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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SY08 WSX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 SY08 WSX, 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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SY08 WSX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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