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WG57 WGZ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,259 mi
Last recorded153,259 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 WGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 153,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 153,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 144,853 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 136,716 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 136,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,731 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 129,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 118,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,946 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,856 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,287 miles

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

internal mirror adjuster inop but obligatory mirror can be adjusted manually

Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY CRAZED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

STEERING COLUMN KNOCK/RATTLE

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,044 miles

LEFT/RIGHT ELECTRIC MIRROR ADJUST SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90-95% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear FOOT & HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,707 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,005 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,454 miles

all 4 tyres getting low & worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,704 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 WGZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 WG57 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

WG57 WGZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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