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WV58 MGE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,527 mi
Last recorded132,527 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 MGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,527 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & off/s ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,729 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2021 97,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 May 2020 88,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 88,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,102 miles

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 69,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,415 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,048 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,814 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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WV58 MGE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV58 MGE, 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 WV58 MGE registered?

WV58 MGE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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