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WG08 OOH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,250 mi
Last recorded123,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 OOH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,333 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 111,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,115 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 95,488 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,486 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 70,293 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,873 miles

2 x rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OOH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

WG08 OOH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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