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WG08 OPB

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,658 mi
Last recorded148,658 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 OPB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 148,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 3 Nov 2021 148,658 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Sep 2020 138,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both head light lens misting and damaged

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 5 Sep 2020 138,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure and trim under vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both head light lens misting and damaged

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,797 miles

Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 127,797 miles

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

Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,977 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,965 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,885 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,378 miles

both rear tyres perished and nails

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,478 miles

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

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 OPB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

WG08 OPB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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