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WU08 KXF

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,792 mi
Last recorded123,792 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,792 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Corrosion to rear axle and springs

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of rear and inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Very slight exhaust leak from rear silencer join

Fail 9 Feb 2026 123,792 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Corrosion to rear axle and springs

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamps lens' polished (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of rear and inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Very slight exhaust leak from rear silencer join

Fail 10 Dec 2025 122,779 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 119,371 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,861 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))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 101,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,234 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,234 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,059 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,059 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))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,717 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front tyre cut to side wall

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts in outer tyre wall on both front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear brake imbalance 22

Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,782 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

cuts on outter side wall of nearside front tyre

unable to check outter sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,782 miles

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

cuts on outter side wall of nearside front tyre

unable to check outter sills fully as covers fitted

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 KXF is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WU08 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

WU08 KXF is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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