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WG08 GXC

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 154,020 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 153,888 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 134,120 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 134,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,324 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,177 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 103,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,528 miles

both rear springs becoming corroded

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,043 miles

both rear springs becoming corroded

o/s/f lower sill damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear springs becoming corroded

o/s/f lower sill damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,959 miles

offside front sill panel crushed outboard of jacking point

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,887 miles

o/s front outer sill badly damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 18,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 18,632 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 GXC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

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

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