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CE08 VHH

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,532 mi
Last recorded121,532 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,532 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 121,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,736 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 100,736 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,194 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,025 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 73,307 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,113 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

head lights discoloured

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,634 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,245 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 58,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - bonding starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,020 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 VHH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

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

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