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WA08 DSZ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 DSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,904 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,884 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 84,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 82,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 80,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,889 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,522 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,457 miles

both rear tyres-wear to inner/outer edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre -slight wear /deteterioration to inner/outer edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 25,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre -slight wear /deteterioration to inner/outer edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,051 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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WA08 DSZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WA08 DSZ, 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 WA08 DSZ registered?

WA08 DSZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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