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VE08 WGU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,119 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 94,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 77,363 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 73,905 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 67,900 miles

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

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2020 67,900 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 63,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,622 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 56,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and badly cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,996 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,179 miles

tread of both front tyres starting to split

Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tread of both front tyres starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,939 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,803 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,862 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outter edges,

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 WGU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE08 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

VE08 WGU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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