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CU08 LTO

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LTO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 71,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,869 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 69,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 63,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,818 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 39,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 38,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust emissions to high (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,894 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,107 miles

chips in screen

various marks on bodywork

vehicke underbody guards fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,373 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,373 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,338 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,506 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 LTO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LTO, 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 CU08 LTO registered?

CU08 LTO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is CU08 LTO safe to buy?

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