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WV08 WEH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,816 mi
Last recorded149,816 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 WEH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 149,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 142,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 134,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 109,375 miles

front discs worn, rear springs corroded,

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,371 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

front discs worn, rear springs corroded,

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,843 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

noise from steering poss in rack ??

Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

noise from steering poss in rack ??

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,349 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE ()

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,059 miles

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

KNOCK FROM STEERING LOWER COLUMN POSS RACK??

Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,059 miles

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

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

KNOCK FROM STEERING LOWER COLUMN POSS RACK??

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,672 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,745 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,212 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 WEH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

WV08 WEH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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