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CU08 KVE

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 KVE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 76,872 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to union corroded in place (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front , should clean (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded in place

Fail 24 Feb 2025 74,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to union corroded in place (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front , should clean (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded in place

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,793 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 54,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 47,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 44,139 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 42,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,466 miles

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

Both rear tyres out of shape slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 30,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 30,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,219 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 KVE is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU08 KVE, 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 KVE is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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