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WJ58 YYR

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,901 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 49,901 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,038 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,244 miles

both rear tyres perished 185/55/15

Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 45,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 40,069 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,403 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front & N/S/R perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,525 miles

rear tyres worn on edges on raised tread

Pass 14 May 2013 32,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear tyres getting low (between 3.0-4.0mm)

ns mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 18,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YYR is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ58 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

WJ58 YYR is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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