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WK08 XZW

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 XZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,171 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 83,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,178 miles

centre exhaust shield becoming loose

knocking from steering but no obvious faults

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,984 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,337 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper defective

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished & worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres cracking with age and n/s going out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,192 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,313 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,816 miles

offside and nearside tyres inner edges worn below 1.6mm but rest of tyre over 3mm

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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WK08 XZW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WK08 XZW, 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 WK08 XZW registered?

WK08 XZW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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