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WG08 YWW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,181 mi
Last recorded62,181 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YWW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 62,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 62,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 56,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,146 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,444 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,022 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,080 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 YWW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

WG08 YWW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is WG08 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 YWW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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