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WF08 LVJ

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,986 mi
Last recorded98,986 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,148 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

both front tyres are worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,980 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,980 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,736 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 63,841 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 56,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 42,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 35,957 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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WF08 LVJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc 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 WF08 LVJ, 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 WF08 LVJ registered?

WF08 LVJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WF08 LVJ safe to buy?

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