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WM08 DNY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 DNY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 156,186 miles

osf and nsf brakes pipes corroded-osf track rod end slight play

rear exhaust minor leak-rear axle corroded-exhaust corroded-subframe corroded-slight oil leak-headlamp lens deterioarted-front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-

Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jul 2024 137,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,307 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 112,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 112,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,448 miles

Central EXHAUST heat sheild Insecure

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,238 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,480 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,108 miles

nsf and osf sidewalls damaged(cord not exposed)

osr tyre cut in tread(cord not exposed)

rear boot (does not open)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,845 miles

SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE, BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,515 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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WM08 DNY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WM08 DNY, 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 WM08 DNY registered?

WM08 DNY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is WM08 DNY safe to buy?

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