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WL08 NWZ

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 NWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 121,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,673 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 31 Aug 2024 116,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 26 Aug 2023 112,659 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 112,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 108,673 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,065 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,065 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,133 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,824 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,692 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 34,420 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 NWZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WL08 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

WL08 NWZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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