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CE08 NVJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,547 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front subframe + rear axle

Fail 13 Jul 2021 96,403 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front subframe + rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,739 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,353 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,256 miles

Nails in n/s , o/s rear tyres

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 146,256 miles

Nails in n/s , o/s rear tyres

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,959 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,060 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s of car

Fail 16 Mar 2013 26,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s of car

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,842 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 21,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,021 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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CE08 NVJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE08 NVJ, 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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CE08 NVJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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