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WD08 EXG

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 EXG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion front to rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 114,675 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion front to rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,867 miles

under body corrosion all over

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,664 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mainly surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and union nuts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,207 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in front centre windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 109,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in front centre windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 106,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear lower seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 103,199 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 95,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 87,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 78,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,023 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 57,285 miles

Powertrain warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle poor running but still within emissions limit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,054 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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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WD08 EXG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,399cc diesel 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 WD08 EXG, 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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WD08 EXG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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