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XX08 CAT

2008 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,573 mi
Last recorded57,573 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX08 CAT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,084 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has cracks on the sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,566 miles

rear bumper and tail gate damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper damaged and tail gate

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,064 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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XX08 CAT is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XX08 CAT, 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 XX08 CAT registered?

XX08 CAT is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is XX08 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX08 CAT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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