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CE08 VHG

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VHG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 100,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 92,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 88,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,702 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,702 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,165 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outter sill

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

offside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

unable to check offside/nearside outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check offside/nearside outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,558 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check offside/nearside outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,883 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 VHG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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