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CF08 BUV

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,835 mi
Last recorded50,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,835 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 50,835 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,188 miles

damage to offside rear wheel arch and nearside front door

Fail 11 Jul 2014 45,188 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear wheel arch and nearside front door

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,353 miles

o/s wiper leaves slight smear on screen

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,019 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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CF08 BUV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CF08 BUV, 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 CF08 BUV registered?

CF08 BUV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is CF08 BUV safe to buy?

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