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WJ08 NBG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 114,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 114,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal travel close to excessive when stationary

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,875 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 111,873 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,953 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 106,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 102,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,494 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,494 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,080 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,926 miles

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

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Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Offside HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR (LENS MISTY/CRAZED)

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW (3.0 MM ISH)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

os front tyre getting low inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

os front tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

ns front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 58,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

ns front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,961 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,961 miles

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

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 NBG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WJ08 NBG, 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 NBG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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