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WJ08 NBA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,289 mi
Last recorded36,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 36,289 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 36,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,584 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 28,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 27,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,292 miles

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,856 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 26,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 25,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to tread & inner sidewall

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 10 May 2018 24,970 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2017 23,958 miles

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 9 May 2016 22,982 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 21,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,559 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 18,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,091 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 NBA 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 89.5%.

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 NBA, 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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WJ08 NBA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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