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WK08 ZXP

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,825 mi
Last recorded162,825 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZXP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 162,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE !!! + OUTER WALL DAMAGED !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted + damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

front exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2025 162,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror outer casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE !!! + OUTER WALL DAMAGED !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted + damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

front exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2024 143,323 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Oct 2024 143,323 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Sep 2024 143,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY !!!! Below limit on inner edge !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY !!!! Below limit on inner edge !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 128,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle to rear section joint has bolt missing ! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY !!!! Below limit on inner edge !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY !!!! Below limit on inner edge !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,729 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2016 49,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,474 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 34,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 167,742 miles

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

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 ZXP is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

WK08 ZXP is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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