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CN08 VRT

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,357 mi
Last recorded135,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 135,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 109,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 83,701 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 69,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,738 miles

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft seal (gearbox) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,866 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 VRT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CN08 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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