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CF08 FVU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,172 mi
Last recorded75,172 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 75,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,923 miles

Offside front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,860 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front worn on both edges

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front worn on both edges

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,107 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 48,956 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,855 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,159 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FVU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

CF08 FVU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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