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WV08 OPK

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OPK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,570 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 92,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

head lights deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,891 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,890 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,509 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))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 75,507 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

brake pedal soft

Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,027 miles

Front discs corroded on inner.

O/s/f tyre low on inner edge and slightly perished.

Fail 21 Jan 2021 71,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front discs corroded on inner.

O/s/f tyre low on inner edge and slightly perished.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,583 miles

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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WV08 OPK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV08 OPK, 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 WV08 OPK registered?

WV08 OPK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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