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WG08 SZZ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,308 mi
Last recorded87,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,308 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 87,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,362 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 86,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 85,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,455 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,276 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,668 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,756 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 SZZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

WG08 SZZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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