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WU58 RZB

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,514 mi
Last recorded199,514 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 RZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 199,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 199,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 182,828 miles

Brake pedal has travel, but still has reserve travel

Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 167,204 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 167,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 157,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 146,893 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 146,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,261 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 133,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management lamp (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,262 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 119,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on!

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,232 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hatchback door (6.2.B.1c)

engine management light is on!

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,474 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres inner edges worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,118 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,117 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)

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 RZB is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RZB, 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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WU58 RZB is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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