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CF08 EYC

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,493 mi
Last recorded116,493 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,493 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded, not excessive.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,284 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and Nearside rear close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 103,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and Nearside rear close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,820 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,657 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heatshields insecure around fuel tank

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,443 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,300 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 EYC is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

CF08 EYC is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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