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WG08 GXE

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,212 mi
Last recorded83,212 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 83,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 81,322 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 81,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 79,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 15 May 2023 79,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 13 May 2022 77,637 miles

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

both beam patterns weak / diffused

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 24 May 2021 75,528 miles

travel on foot brake

Pass 28 May 2020 72,837 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2020 72,837 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 69,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring

Pass 10 May 2018 65,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,959 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,872 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,599 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 GXE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

WG08 GXE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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