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WG08 GWY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 128,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 19 Mar 2025 127,048 miles

Front Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) UJ BOLT (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 118,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 110,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 104,163 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 104,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,485 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 92,419 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2020 92,417 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight roughness (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamps misted

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight roughness (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,456 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,330 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 May 2015 69,254 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 64,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,974 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 GWY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

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

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