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VO08 WCT

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WCT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,835 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,648 miles

Rear axle beam and suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside and components have age related corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,792 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,753 miles

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,753 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 69,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,839 miles

front tyres worn badly inside edges

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,820 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn badly inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,704 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,704 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,188 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a large cut in the sidewall not to cords

Nearside headlamp cracked on lens

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has a large cut in the sidewall not to cords

Nearside headlamp cracked on lens

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,525 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,900 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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VO08 WCT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO08 WCT, 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 VO08 WCT registered?

VO08 WCT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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