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WV08 RBX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,260 mi
Last recorded75,260 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp clips broken

corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2026 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp clips broken

corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,275 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,530 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 62,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,534 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 55,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 54,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2019 54,326 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,252 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 46,252 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,689 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 43,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,234 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 31,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,011 miles

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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WV08 RBX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RBX, 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

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What year was WV08 RBX registered?

WV08 RBX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WV08 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 RBX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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