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WG08 XDA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,194 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside & suspension components undersealed

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle & suspension components undersealed

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2025 103,430 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

undertrays fitted

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 99,085 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 88,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 84,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,798 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

has outstanding recall

Fail 22 Jun 2018 74,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

has outstanding recall

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,465 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,443 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,183 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,646 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XDA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

WG08 XDA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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