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CJ08 CAL

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,226 mi
Last recorded131,226 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ08 CAL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 131,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 111,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,244 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,528 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,344 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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CJ08 CAL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ08 CAL, 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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CJ08 CAL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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