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CF08 FVV

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,775 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 88,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 84,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,066 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight is Foggy .

Offside Front Track road end is corroded .

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,301 miles

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

Offside Front track road end corroded .

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,107 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 79,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,645 miles

Offside Front steering rack has got slightly play .

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,147 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 76,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,954 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,649 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,907 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 FVV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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