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CE08 FFW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,410 mi
Last recorded66,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FFW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,783 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,100 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 55,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rear HEAT SHIELD is loose/detached.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,900 miles

Nearside Front wiper spilt

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,802 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,266 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 38,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,905 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 33,905 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 30,114 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat n/s/r

o/s wiper split at top

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat n/s/r

side sills with covers not fully checked

Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat n/s/r

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,160 miles

both front tyres 1.6 mm on outer edges

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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CE08 FFW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE08 FFW, 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 CE08 FFW registered?

CE08 FFW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CE08 FFW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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