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CU57 NLL

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,643 mi
Last recorded125,643 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 NLL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 125,643 miles

O/s outer sill

Both headlamp images poor

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil level

Fail 16 Mar 2026 125,643 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlamp images poor

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

O/s outer sill

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil level

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 118,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,433 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 112,433 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,050 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,143 miles

Aux belt heavily deteriorated.

Corrosion to inner & outer rear sill areas, unable to fully inspect due to outer side skirts fitted.

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 102,143 miles

Aux belt heavily deteriorated.

Corrosion to inner & outer rear sill areas, unable to fully inspect due to outer side skirts fitted.

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,322 miles

Corrosion to rear sills

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 98,322 miles

Corrosion to rear sills

Headlight aims only just met requirements

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,750 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald but 1.6mm or over in centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald but 1.6mm or over in centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,297 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,712 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,712 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,827 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,307 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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CU57 NLL is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU57 NLL, 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 CU57 NLL registered?

CU57 NLL is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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