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CH52 REN

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH52 REN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,796 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 73,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle /chassis legs / floor/ undersills surface rust

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge / wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear chassis legs / under sills surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,947 miles

Rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,557 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,333 miles

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

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

rear chassis legs surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,256 miles

Front brake pads look worn thin advise wheels off inspection.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,048 miles

Both front tyres worn to about 3-4mm tread but less on inner and outer edges.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,165 miles

Stone cip in zone A of front windscreen.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,026 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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CH52 REN is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CH52 REN, 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 CH52 REN registered?

CH52 REN is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is CH52 REN safe to buy?

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