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YB08 WCX

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WCX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 63,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,051 miles

bOTH HEAD LIGHT DETERIORATED

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 52,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,805 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only slight ()

Offside Front tread outer shoulder worn

Fail 15 May 2017 41,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only slight ()

Offside Front tread outer shoulder worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 31,280 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread puncture to outer shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,028 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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YB08 WCX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB08 WCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 WCX registered?

YB08 WCX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is YB08 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 WCX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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