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WG57 ZSN

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 ZSN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 133,799 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 133,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2025 128,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 124,031 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 119,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 104,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2019 82,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 71,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 62,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

BOTH RAER tyres wearing heavily unevenly (high and low stepping effect)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 39,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 32,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,744 miles

tiny cut to offside front tyre wall

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 ZSN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

WG57 ZSN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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