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WG57 GRK

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 GRK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,126 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 54,126 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 48,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 37,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

both front shock absorber dust boots split & in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,768 miles

Nearside MIRROR CASE BROKEN (SHARP EDGES COVERED)

Nearside RACK END INNER JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in ns rack end

Fail 21 Jan 2014 26,157 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

slight play in ns rack end

Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,506 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,985 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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WG57 GRK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WG57 GRK, 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 WG57 GRK registered?

WG57 GRK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is WG57 GRK safe to buy?

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