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WKZ 5685

2008 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 5685
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 110,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,910 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 103,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,183 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 86,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,783 miles

Nearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,422 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 78,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,172 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,522 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,466 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WKZ 5685 is a 2008 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKZ 5685, 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 WKZ 5685 registered?

WKZ 5685 is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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