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WG08 GWO

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,340 mi
Last recorded18,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GWO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 18,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 16,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,999 miles

aux belt worn

suspension corroded and bushes worn

wipers slightly split

Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,502 miles

a/c rad poor condition

suspension bushes worn but no play

underside of car corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 15,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 14,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 13,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 12,185 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 11,080 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 11,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,836 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2013 8,546 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 May 2012 7,397 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 5,813 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 GWO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO registered?

WG08 GWO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 GWO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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