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WV08 WUM

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 WUM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,705 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 89,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 87,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 87,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,507 miles

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

alignment

Fail 15 Jan 2024 80,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

alignment

Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 75,386 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

abs unit damp ????

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,489 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 65,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dip image slightly diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays masking some components

Fail 11 Jan 2020 60,697 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dip image slightly diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays masking some components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,827 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 49,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 46,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,330 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,887 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 39,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 36,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,849 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 WUM is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

WV08 WUM is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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