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CN08 VLU

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,273 mi
Last recorded111,273 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 111,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected beam axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,336 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 87,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 87,751 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,639 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,639 miles

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

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

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

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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,597 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing and perished

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 68,597 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing and perished

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,691 miles

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

rear tyres perished slightly

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,595 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,595 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,037 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,977 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 42,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,024 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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CN08 VLU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN08 VLU, 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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CN08 VLU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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