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WK08 ZXT

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,566 mi
Last recorded126,566 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZXT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,102 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 126,099 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 125,974 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 120,144 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 120,144 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,496 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter seaping grease past clip

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 105,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter seaping grease past clip

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 97,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,756 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 15 Apr 2011 38,150 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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WK08 ZXT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK08 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

WK08 ZXT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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