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CP08 OUG

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,924 miles

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

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded hole in floor situated behind fog lamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever free play detected. Appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 99,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever free play detected. Appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2023 81,481 miles

Offside Front Door check strap very poor.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 81,481 miles

Offside Front Door check strap very poor.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 81,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,710 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,413 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 61,413 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,404 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and both inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and both inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,739 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,138 miles

Axle corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 38,138 miles

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

Axle corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 May 2018 32,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 13,031 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 11,222 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 8,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 May 2013 8,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake light illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,384 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 OUG is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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