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VE08 WGM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 WGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 64,159 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 63,982 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 42,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,590 miles

Both front shock absorbers have split dust boot covers

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,318 miles

Early Corrosion

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns + Os Rear Facing Bush's Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 36,314 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Early Corrosion

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns + Os Rear Facing Bush's Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,871 miles

Early Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,844 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 25,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,169 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished & cut to outer side wall

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre perished to side wall & within tread pattern

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,677 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 10,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,754 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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VE08 WGM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 VE08 WGM, 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 VE08 WGM registered?

VE08 WGM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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