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WU58 LXV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,608 mi
Last recorded109,608 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 LXV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 109,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 109,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,159 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,903 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion ant tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,826 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Winter tyres fitted to both front wheels and n/s/rear wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Winter tyres fitted to both front wheels and n/s/rear wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,811 miles

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))

front brake discs are corroded & worn

offside beam image is weak

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2020 103,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 100,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 86,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 75,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 65,885 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 16 May 2016 65,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 55,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 55,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 47,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 47,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,077 miles

Front ytres getting low on tread and worn on inside edges. Engine oil level low. Scrape to n/s/r wing.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slight perrishing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,648 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake fluid below maximum level

front and rear wipers split

oil on minimum level

rear tyres have cuts in their tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,648 miles

brake fluid below maximum level

front and rear wipers split

oil on minimum level

rear tyres have cuts in their tread

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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WU58 LXV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU58 LXV, 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 WU58 LXV registered?

WU58 LXV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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