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WF08 LVN

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle beam corroded along with underbody

Fail 17 Dec 2024 139,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle beam corroded along with underbody

Pass 19 Dec 2023 134,500 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 134,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both front (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,575 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 122,574 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,843 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,500 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,499 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,210 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,200 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,035 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,832 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,375 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 35,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 23,976 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,318 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 LVN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF08 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

WF08 LVN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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