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WG58 ARO

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 ARO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,116 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 91,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,555 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,554 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,424 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 80,423 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,256 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 64,256 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,909 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,738 miles

headlight lenses starting to dull but pattern ok

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 29,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,829 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 18,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG58 ARO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG58 ARO, 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 WG58 ARO registered?

WG58 ARO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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