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WG08 YWF

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,543 mi
Last recorded159,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YWF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 159,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 150,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 141,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 141,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 133,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s & o/s headlamp patterns poor - deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2022 118,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2021 111,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 110,090 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in progress

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,974 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in progress

Fail 15 Aug 2019 108,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in progress

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,832 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 102,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 95,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,114 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,578 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 YWF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

WG08 YWF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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