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CY08 ELJ

2008 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,861 mi
Last recorded153,861 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ELJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 153,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre have slighlt stepping

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to inner casing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cords 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,658 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 84,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 66,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,286 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,916 miles

earth strap brocken under bonnet

Pass 3 May 2011 20,677 miles

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

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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CY08 ELJ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY08 ELJ, 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 CY08 ELJ registered?

CY08 ELJ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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