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CU08 LWY

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,257 mi
Last recorded67,257 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,100 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 65,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

offside rear top mount corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,403 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 63,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,845 miles

Front headlight started to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and has a nail

Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlight started to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and has a nail

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,343 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)

both front tyres have wear to inner edges

unable to check rear seat belts due to excessive load

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,084 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,728 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 LWY is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

CU08 LWY is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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