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WV58 MGO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 MGO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,124 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 92,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 92,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,592 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 88,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,133 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,160 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 83,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,407 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,699 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,835 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,725 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,085 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,369 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 MGO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV58 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

WV58 MGO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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