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CV08 VHZ

2008 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,038 mi
Last recorded49,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 49,038 miles

Progressive corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,236 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 47,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 45,533 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,949 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 43,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,832 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2022 42,830 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,539 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight noise with limited play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,488 miles

oil leak from filter

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,767 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 33,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 31,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 24,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,258 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 May 2011 13,085 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 VHZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

CV08 VHZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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