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WD08 GKX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 GKX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,936 miles

alternator belt poor-splitting,oil spill,service overdue,car scruffy needs fabric valet,no spare wheel or kit present,clutch pedal rubber incomplete,front tyre treads low uneven wear-tracking required

exhaust-sills-chassis-subframe-axle-pipes-running gear rusting,clutch biting high,rear brakes noisy.bodywork neglected,sills-arches covered with trims and underside

Fail 29 Nov 2025 140,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded floor area (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both patterns and aims require sorting (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator belt poor-splitting,oil spill,service overdue,car scruffy needs fabric valet,no spare wheel or kit present,clutch pedal rubber incomplete,front tyre treads low uneven wear-tracking required

exhaust-sills-chassis-subframe-axle-pipes-running gear rusting,clutch biting high,rear brakes noisy.bodywork neglected,sills-arches covered with trims and underside

Pass 30 Nov 2024 137,806 miles

3 tyres low tread-tracking required,rear axle bushes,osr brake pipe rusting,clutch biting high,rear brake imbalance

alternator belt splitting,car scruffy valet needed,clutch pedal rubber poor,spare tyre not present,underbody-sills-chassis-exhaust-pipes-back plates-running gear rusting

Fail 30 Nov 2024 137,806 miles

Bumper insecure front lower trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil low light flickering-service required (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

3 tyres low tread-tracking required,rear axle bushes,osr brake pipe rusting,clutch biting high,rear brake imbalance

oil low service overdue,alternator belt splitting,car scruffy valet needed,clutch prdal rubber poor,spare tyre not present,underbody-sills-chassis-exhaust-pipes-back plates-running gear rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,761 miles

engine oil low-check service interval-oil leak,alternator belt poor,headlamps clouding,inner wings-underbody-suspension-exhaust-running gear rusting

osr tyre poor-punctured-low pressure-tyre tread cracking-uneven wear,osf balljoint play

Fail 30 Nov 2023 132,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears-covered with mud -investigate (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front-close to disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil low-check service interval-oil leak,alternator belt poor,headlamps clouding,inner wings-underbody-suspension-exhaust-running gear rusting

osr tyre poor-punctured-low pressure-tyre tread cracking-uneven wear,osf balljoint play

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,657 miles

alternator belt poor-splitting,underbody-units-suspension-running gear rusting,brake pipes rusty-muddy,fuel pipe rusty,osr tyre punctured,nsr tyre tread cut

wheel tracking required

Fail 25 Nov 2022 127,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped oil light flashing oil low (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

engine oil low-service overdue,alternator belt poor-splitting,underbody-units-suspension-running gear rusting,brake pipes rusty-muddy,fuel pipe rusty,osr tyre punctured

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,754 miles

Oil level low.wipers poor

Fail 20 Nov 2021 118,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front reg plate poor,alternator belt poor,nsf tyre tread low-uneven wear-tracking required,springs-chassis-underbody-units rusting,front wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,818 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 92,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,865 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 87,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,615 miles

nsf wiper rubber is split

osf wiper rubber is split

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,739 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,305 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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WD08 GKX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GKX, 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 WD08 GKX registered?

WD08 GKX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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