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WL57 MVM

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 MVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated but still OK.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 133,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated but still OK.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom outer wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom outer wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to cords and only just met MOT standards. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom outer wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom outer wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 84,955 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and associated components corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2022 83,812 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,362 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp lens' fading

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,063 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,523 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tracking should be checked

Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,846 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,455 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 MVM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WL57 MVM, 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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WL57 MVM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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