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WL08 JZA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,488 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 93,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,081 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,357 miles

1ltr oil added for test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,357 miles

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

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

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

1ltr oil added for test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,618 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and wearing to edges

slight play to both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play to both inner steering arms

Pass 24 Nov 2018 49,076 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres wearing to edges and perishing

slight play to offside steering arm

Fail 24 Nov 2018 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres wearing to edges and perishing

slight play to offside steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,838 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,735 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 15,735 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 24 May 2012 13,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,998 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)

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 JZA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

WL08 JZA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WL08 JZA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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