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CV08 VJA

2008 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 111,604 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and mounts have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,602 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and rear brake back plates have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside body covers restricting view of some components

Fail 18 Mar 2024 101,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and rear brake back plates have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside body covers restricting view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,583 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturer body covers obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,537 miles

Rear axle surface rust

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,532 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle surface rust

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,385 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 67,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,849 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,254 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,677 miles

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Windscreen small chip offside

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,911 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,429 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 25,429 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,543 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 VJA is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VJA, 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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CV08 VJA is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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