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WL08 NWS

2008 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,875 mi
Last recorded79,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 NWS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 79,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect accident damage to front of car.. headlight mounts damaged/wing damaged pushing on light/front panel damage (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joint rubbers deteriorated /mist

front brakes judder

rear suspension corrosion

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,936 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,275 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,274 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,474 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 NWS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

WL08 NWS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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