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CP08 OUK

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OUK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,173 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,862 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,379 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 102,379 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,397 miles

Front Both sides, steering arms have slight play to steering rack

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly loose, may need adjustment and/or repair.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 99,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both sides, steering arms have slight play to steering rack

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly loose, may need adjustment and/or repair.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,300 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,296 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front+rear brake pipes corroding

rear inner sills/chassis/axle corrosion

track rod ends/split pins poor fit

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 84w (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,013 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,614 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 OUK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

CP08 OUK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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