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CP08 VHT

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,567 mi
Last recorded143,567 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,567 miles

repairs carried out heavily undersealed and painted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 140,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 140,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) trackrodend (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 124,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,738 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,738 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,077 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 VHT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

CP08 VHT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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