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CP08 FFT

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FFT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,952 miles

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 111,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,286 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,564 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,558 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,732 miles

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 89,682 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,390 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

adv corrosion on all 4 coil springs.

adv corrosion on front sub frame,axle,steering and suspension components.

adv corrosion on under body ,chassis,floor pan,inner sills .

adv slight free play at steering wheel

adv slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn under load on plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

adv corrosion on all 4 coil springs.

adv corrosion on front sub frame,axle,steering and suspension components.

adv corrosion on under body ,chassis,floor pan,inner sills .

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,744 miles

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Adv nearside front tyre bold outer edge centre 3/4ok

Adv offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Adv rear brake efficiency on limmit

Adv slight bearing noise on road test unable to determine at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,945 miles

Adv slight play in front drop links

Adv slight play in offside rear tyre

Adv surface corrosion on steering and suspension components

Offside rear tyre close to limmit

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,129 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,871 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

adv surface corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,116 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild not secured on rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,613 miles

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)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild not secured on rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,722 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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 FFT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

CP08 FFT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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