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VO08 WHX

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,872 mi
Last recorded134,872 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 134,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 134,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 113,260 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,335 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing deformed not likely to cause projection/injury

Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,335 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing deformed not likely to cause projection/injury

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum mark.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum mark.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,028 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracking.

Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area worn to excess. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

both rear tyres have surface cracking.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,722 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracking.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. has surface cracking through tread areas.

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking through tread area.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,087 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,812 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 WHX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 VO08 WHX, 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 WHX registered?

VO08 WHX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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