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VN08 WXL

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,528 mi
Last recorded50,528 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 WXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 46,238 miles

Front and Rear sub frames rusty

Fail 28 May 2024 46,238 miles

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

Front and Rear sub frames rusty

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,889 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 43,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 41,727 miles

Coolant leak coolant below minimum level in header tank

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres cracking (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 41,727 miles

Coolant leak coolant below minimum level in header tank

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres cracking (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,737 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 31,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,273 miles

All four tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 13,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WXL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

VN08 WXL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2008.

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