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CA57 ZBJ

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,725 mi
Last recorded124,725 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 ZBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 124,725 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 124,725 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,346 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on outer edges ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on outer edges ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,524 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,144 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing badly on inside edge

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,148 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,917 miles

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 ZBJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

CA57 ZBJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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