2008 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · WL57 MVM
2008 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 133,628 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL57 MVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 133,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL57 MVM 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 (WL57 MVM) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WL57 MVM Mileage History
- 19/09/202283,812 mi
- 18/03/202384,955 mi+1,143 mi
- 15/03/2024106,025 mi+21,070 mi
- 08/03/2025133,628 mi+27,603 mi
- 08/03/2025133,628 mi
Average of roughly 20,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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