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WJ08 NYK

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,112 mi
Last recorded95,112 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NYK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,112 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox lower mounting worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,516 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,383 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,382 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,808 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,296 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyre are perishing.

Offside front tyre has worn low on inner egde of tread.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,225 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 NYK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NYK, 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 NYK registered?

WJ08 NYK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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