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CY08 EMK

2008 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,574 mi
Last recorded68,574 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EMK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,574 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,554 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 58,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre kerbed on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre kerbed on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2018 54,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 54,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 13 Mar 2017 52,070 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside

offside front tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,402 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,578 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 EMK is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY08 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

CY08 EMK is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is CY08 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 EMK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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