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CV08 FFD

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 FFD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,945 miles

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

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

various items corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,838 miles

various components corrded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,877 miles

SOME FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ARM

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 112,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,649 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 108,636 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,992 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 92,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 70,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,220 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,595 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,577 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,258 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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CV08 FFD is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol 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 CV08 FFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 FFD registered?

CV08 FFD is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CV08 FFD safe to buy?

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