2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · WA08 DSU
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 87,234 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WA08 DSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 87,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA08 DSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (WA08 DSU) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WA08 DSU Mileage History
- 29/09/202378,054 mi
- 02/10/202482,511 mi+4,457 mi
- 04/10/202482,511 mi
- 05/11/202587,234 mi+4,723 mi
- 07/11/202587,234 mi
Average of roughly 4,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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