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CP08 ENJ

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,512 mi
Last recorded92,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 ENJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,512 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 92,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,068 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 86,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 83,658 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,431 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

underside and suspension components heavily waxoyled

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,360 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside coated in protective product giving limited view

Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside coated in protective product giving limited view

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,421 miles

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

chassis under sealed

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,931 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,150 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,254 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 149,065 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,270 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,270 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,552 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 ENJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ENJ, 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 ENJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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