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WJ08 NBB

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NBB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 105,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,787 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 97,504 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,487 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 84,060 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,797 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,029 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,029 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 May 2011 23,482 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 NBB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NBB, 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 WJ08 NBB registered?

WJ08 NBB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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