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CV08 SRO

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SRO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 92,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 87,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 87,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,464 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,771 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2023 76,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,314 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,542 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,832 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,932 miles

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,953 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 10,447 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,447 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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CV08 SRO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV08 SRO, 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 CV08 SRO registered?

CV08 SRO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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