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VN08 WXK

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,507 mi
Last recorded123,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 WXK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,434 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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VN08 WXK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN08 WXK, 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 VN08 WXK registered?

VN08 WXK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 WXK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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