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Mazda 2

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,349 cc

LP08 WHAMOT history

LP08 WHA is a blue petrol Mazda 2 first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

LP08 WHA blue Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
123,674 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 WHA was last recorded at 123,674 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 7,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,025 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,649 miles
Average per year
6,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,674 miles
  • 2024 – 116,025 miles
  • 2023 – 101,464 miles
  • 2022 – 92,769 miles
  • 2021 – 84,648 miles
  • 2020 – 77,344 miles
  • 2019 – 73,765 miles
  • 2018 – 71,275 miles
  • 2017 – 66,356 miles
  • 2016 – 60,717 miles
  • 2015 – 58,924 miles
  • 2014 – 54,183 miles
  • 2013 – 45,482 miles
  • 2012 – 36,326 miles
  • 2011 – 26,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,674 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,674 miles (+7,649)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,674 miles
    Test number
    117898932213
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass116,025 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    796467768279
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail116,025 miles (+14,561)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    331222856075
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,464 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,464 miles
    Test number
    144570975727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,769 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    178752878661
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail92,768 miles (+8,120)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,768 miles
    Test number
    998402704940
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass84,648 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    612260794977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,644 miles (+7,300)1 dangerous6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    520955828613
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass77,344 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    532570526320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,765 miles (+2,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    989367153205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  11. Pass71,275 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    517533983239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,356 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    672359514488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,717 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    768859261442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,924 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    123516935548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,183 miles (+8,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    318600924492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass45,482 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    727987113287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,326 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    659477822242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,195 miles
    Test number
    646788501285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 WHA

Does LP08 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 WHA expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WHA?
The MOT on LP08 WHA expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 WHA done?
LP08 WHA was recorded at 123,674 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 6,884 miles a year.
Has LP08 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WHA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 WHA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 WHA find?
LP08 WHA failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 8 more.

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