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CU08 BVH

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 BVH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,506 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heavy corrosion at rear. Including sills, chassis and suspension

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Ns dip beam pattern weak

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

Osf wing corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 99,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heavy corrosion at rear. Including sills, chassis and suspension

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Ns dip beam pattern weak

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

Osf wing corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,051 miles

*Wear/play OSF track rod end.*

Both front and inner rear inner sills corroded.

Front sub frame corroded.

Movement in NS door mirror glass.

OS headlamp milky and dip beam pattern weak.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 90,051 miles

*Wear/play OSF track rod end.*

Both front and inner rear inner sills corroded.

Front sub frame corroded.

Movement in NS door mirror glass.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

OS headlamp milky and dip beam pattern weak.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,708 miles

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded.

Movement in n/s door mirror glass.

Noise from front brakes.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,625 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded.

Movement in n/s door mirror glass.

Noise from front brakes.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,587 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,584 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,786 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,070 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,201 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,432 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,425 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,439 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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CU08 BVH is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU08 BVH, 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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CU08 BVH is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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