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WL08 CZG

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 CZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,055 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 110,055 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,844 miles

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

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,034 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,032 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,710 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 15 Feb 2022 69,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply/cords.

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but still clearing swept area of windscreen effectively.

Rear Unable to thoroughly examine rear seat belts at time of test, tested as presented.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,508 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,430 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 19,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,295 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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WL08 CZG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc 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 WL08 CZG, 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 WL08 CZG registered?

WL08 CZG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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