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WG08 GWJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,259 mi
Last recorded88,259 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner eedge

Fail 15 May 2018 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner eedge

Pass 22 May 2017 82,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 82,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 78,054 miles

Offside Front tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 26 May 2015 72,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 67,627 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 67,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 62,319 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 56,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,277 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 49,277 miles

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

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 GWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG08 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

WG08 GWJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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