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CP08 AYJ

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 AYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 143,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 143,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 141,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 141,025 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,834 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 132,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,641 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 129,587 miles

Emissions not tested Considered unsafe to continue with smoke test due to engine malfunction (8.2.2.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,561 miles

air intake pipe dislodged

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,955 miles

fuel leak at engine

Fail 20 Apr 2016 118,953 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

fuel leak at engine

Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,922 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 AYJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AYJ, 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 CP08 AYJ registered?

CP08 AYJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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