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WG57 XZR

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 XZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,528 miles

Sump slightly corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 22 Aug 2025 74,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working secondary switch installed to operate for lamp. dose not illuminate tell tail when operated (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine sump corroded

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

Rear AXLE corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where axle bolts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,286 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

fuel lines getting corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2024 66,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

fuel lines getting corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2) ()

boot lid wont open

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 37,340 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 28,749 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 14,061 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 14,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 13,846 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 13,526 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to lemmit

Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,181 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,090 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 10,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,774 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 7,167 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 XZR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

WG57 XZR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is WG57 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 XZR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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