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WJ58 XMS

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XMS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,654 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 101,819 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 11 Jun 2025 101,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,636 miles

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

both headlamps have poor image

Fail 12 Jun 2024 92,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamps have poor image

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,658 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 78,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,066 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has a slightly reduced output of light.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 65,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside headlamp has a slightly reduced output of light.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,428 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,188 miles

Exhaust Middle Section Deteriated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Generally Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split & not clearing the screen

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,915 miles

cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

rear wiper split

traction control light on

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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WJ58 XMS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ58 XMS, 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 WJ58 XMS registered?

WJ58 XMS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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