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WG08 CEX

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 CEX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,300 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,734 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 31,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,939 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,661 miles

offside rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,257 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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WG08 CEX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WG08 CEX, 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 WG08 CEX registered?

WG08 CEX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 CEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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