
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass101,464 miles (+8,695)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 101,464 miles
- Test number
- 144570975727
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass84,648 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 84,648 miles
- Test number
- 612260794977
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass77,344 miles (+3,579)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 77,344 miles
- Test number
- 532570526320
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass71,275 miles (+4,919)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,275 miles
- Test number
- 517533983239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,356 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 66,356 miles
- Test number
- 672359514488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,717 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 60,717 miles
- Test number
- 768859261442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,924 miles (+4,741)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 58,924 miles
- Test number
- 123516935548
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass45,482 miles (+9,156)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,482 miles
- Test number
- 727987113287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,326 miles (+10,131)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 36,326 miles
- Test number
- 659477822242
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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