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WV58 MGX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 MGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 81,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,168 miles

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

Offside headlamp condensed

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 63,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 62,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,271 miles

front bumper damaged

near side front wing mirror outer caseing damaged

near side rear quarter damaged

near side rear seal damaged

near side rear tyre side wall damage and nail

off side front wing damaged

off side rear tyre nail

rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2015 46,565 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

front bumper damaged

near side front wing mirror outer caseing damaged

near side rear quarter damaged

near side rear seal damaged

near side rear tyre nail and side wall damaged

off side front wing damaged

off side rear tyre nail and side wall damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,869 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 MGX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

WV58 MGX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is WV58 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 MGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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