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WL57 FJN

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

205,732 mi
Last recorded205,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 FJN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 205,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 205,731 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 204,471 miles

Advise Wax oyl to protect

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 202,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Offside and nearside rear chassis sections corroded

Offside and nearside rear inner door sills corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 202,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Offside and nearside rear chassis sections corroded

Offside and nearside rear inner door sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 200,833 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroding

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

Offside and nearside inner sills and chassis sections corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2023 200,833 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroding

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

Offside and nearside inner sills and chassis sections corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 198,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside rear outer door sill corroded

Offside and nearside rear chassis sections corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 194,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 189,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 189,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 175,226 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 175,225 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 158,389 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,996 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 143,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 12 Jan 2016 128,947 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,190 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,495 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,495 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,219 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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WL57 FJN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WL57 FJN, 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 WL57 FJN registered?

WL57 FJN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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