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WG08 YWH

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,327 mi
Last recorded125,327 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 125,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 125,325 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,094 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

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

advise tracking check with new tyres

small stone chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 9 Sep 2024 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

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

advise tracking check with new tyres

small stone chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 15 Sep 2023 105,056 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose[centre]

Fail 12 Sep 2023 104,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted poor image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted poor image (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose[centre]

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,942 miles

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,437 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 91,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,264 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens frosted (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 87,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens frosted (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,002 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,813 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,087 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,901 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YWH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH registered?

WG08 YWH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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