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WG08 DXY

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,159 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 87,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and cracking in tread area

Fail 25 Mar 2022 66,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and cracking in tread area

headlight lenses frosted

poor headlight beam images

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,411 miles

Rear tyres low tread 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,863 miles

headlight lenses frosting

poor headlight beam images

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

headlight lenses frosting

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,023 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,295 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low will soon need replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,975 miles

front offside headlamp faded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,963 miles

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

front offside headlamp faded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Faint roughness felt from nearside rear wheel bearing

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Front wipers beginning to smear, offside split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil level high

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,740 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on outer edge

nearside front wiper split but still cleans screen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 10,679 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 DXY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 WG08 DXY, 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 DXY registered?

WG08 DXY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is WG08 DXY safe to buy?

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