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WJ08 NCO

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,575 mi
Last recorded108,575 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,575 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 108,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded and underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 99,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded and underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from oil filter (Canister corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes have slight surface corrosion on ends where plastic covering stops (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from oil filter (body corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,000 miles

engine oil level low

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,095 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

nearside brake disc scored on inner face

traction control warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,168 miles

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

damage to offside lower windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,168 miles

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

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

damage to offside lower windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,447 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,886 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge ( & getting low)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,702 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJ08 NCO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 WJ08 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

WJ08 NCO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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