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WU08 CHY

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 CHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,817 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,817 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 95,103 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 95,103 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 89,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,099 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,878 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,878 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,878 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,660 miles

offside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,358 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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WU08 CHY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU08 CHY, 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 WU08 CHY registered?

WU08 CHY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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