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WJ08 NDG

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NDG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,042 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn completely smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 84,906 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn completely smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,804 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 71,804 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,944 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,739 miles

AUX drive belt slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside screen wash jet poor

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

front brake pads approx 75-80% worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,121 miles

tread cracking from the outer sidewall on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,201 miles

tread cracking from the outer sidewall on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,544 miles

both front tyres bald on the inner treads both have 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread

tread cracking from the outer sidewall on the n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,544 miles

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

both front tyres bald on the inner treads both have 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread

tread cracking from the outer sidewall on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nail in os front tyre (removed, no apparant puncture)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,507 miles

windscreen chipped zone A

Fail 24 Feb 2011 33,507 miles

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

windscreen chipped zone A

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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WJ08 NDG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ08 NDG, 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 WJ08 NDG registered?

WJ08 NDG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is WJ08 NDG safe to buy?

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