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CP08 AXZ

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,742 mi
Last recorded107,742 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 AXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 107,742 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 103,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,865 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 97,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded and fractured on the arm beam (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play and noise ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion over rear chassis

corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,768 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 78,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 73,149 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 67,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,847 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 56,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 56,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 51,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,583 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 41,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,901 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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CP08 AXZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CP08 AXZ, 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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CP08 AXZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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