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WD08 GKZ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,242 mi
Last recorded191,242 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 GKZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 191,242 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 91,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,896 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced obscured by cycle rack (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2019 76,990 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2018 66,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,782 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges, close to exposing cords

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster seized (no more adjustment) (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges, close to exposing cords

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,954 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres are worn on inner edge and are slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,894 miles

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 17,662 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 10,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,042 miles

Near side wiper blade split.

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 GKZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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