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CY08 ELO

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ELO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,373 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns&os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 54,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,000 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,722 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 47,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 44,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,827 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 39,825 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,014 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres have cracks to tread area

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,116 miles

Both Front tyres Worn on inner Edge.

Nail in N/S/Rear Tyre.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,457 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,704 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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CY08 ELO is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

CY08 ELO is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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