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WU08 KXS

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,763 mi
Last recorded63,763 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 KXS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 63,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 59,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,432 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 54,423 miles

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

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 1 Mar 2023 49,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,615 miles

Offside Front has nail in tread

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,313 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough knocking? (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,510 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,105 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,202 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 24,201 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s rear footbrake

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,655 miles

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall (cut)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,647 miles

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

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 KXS is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 KXS?

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What year was WU08 KXS registered?

WU08 KXS is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 KXS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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