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WJ08 MYW

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,606 mi
Last recorded138,606 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 MYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 138,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 134,636 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,868 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 128,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,474 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 113,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,268 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 112,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,565 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,565 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,219 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN UNEVEN 185/55/15

Pass 24 Dec 2014 63,094 miles

Front tyres worn very low on edges but outside testable area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tracking check

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,081 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner and outter edge but not within testable tread area

osf tyre worn on inner edge not testable tread area

rear exhaust heat sheild broken

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,135 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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WJ08 MYW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 WJ08 MYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 MYW registered?

WJ08 MYW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 MYW 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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