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WA08 WDG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,230 mi
Last recorded109,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WDG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 109,230 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded /undersealed in places

Fail 13 Jul 2026 109,230 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides os/ns (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded /undersealed in places

Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,118 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under sealed in places

Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,446 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,960 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,954 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,242 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,241 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,910 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,910 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,140 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,600 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,990 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 32,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,927 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 WDG 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 72.7%.

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 WA08 WDG, 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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WA08 WDG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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