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CP08 FFU

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,190 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,102 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 79,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,095 miles

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

N/S/F back plate corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,498 miles

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,490 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,907 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

slight oil leak

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,860 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,525 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 FFU is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP08 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

CP08 FFU is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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