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CK08 ERU

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ERU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 112,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both floor section corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 108,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,043 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 105,043 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,206 miles

Coolant leak rad "! ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 101,147 miles

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

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

Coolant leak rad "! ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 97,433 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,058 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ball end ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 92,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ball end ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,352 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,352 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,048 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,534 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 74,063 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 74,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,236 miles

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

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

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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CK08 ERU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CK08 ERU, 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 CK08 ERU registered?

CK08 ERU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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