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CA57 VXV

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VXV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (Coil spring worn) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,338 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (Coil spring worn) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2024 112,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,203 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,442 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,399 miles

KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK/COLUMN AREA - NO PLAY DETECTED

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 96,845 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,734 miles

Offside Small crack in headlamp lens

Fail 10 Jan 2018 88,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Small crack in headlamp lens

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,603 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 39,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 32,321 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,624 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CA57 VXV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA57 VXV, 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 CA57 VXV registered?

CA57 VXV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is CA57 VXV safe to buy?

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