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WU08 TVV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,662 mi
Last recorded147,662 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 TVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 147,662 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 147,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,877 miles

Front engine oil low

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coolant low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,427 miles

Lower under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 111,851 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,825 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,387 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2020 100,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,299 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,083 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 82,083 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,282 miles

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear inner edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,933 miles

front wiper blades split

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 TVV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

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

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