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CE08 TFO

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,478 mi
Last recorded107,478 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,478 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,370 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sill areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sump pan corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,101 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sump pan corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroding

floor covers fitted

os & ns rear inner sills corroding

slight wear steering rack

sump pan corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,126 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,350 miles

covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,552 miles

covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 79,552 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,848 miles

nearside and offside front strut protective rubber covers split

Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front strut protective rubber covers split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,254 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 66,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2015 66,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

added 1 ltr of engine oil

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,477 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,242 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 TFO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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