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Y50 CJW

2008 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 CJW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 84,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 84,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,959 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 72,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,048 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,855 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2020 60,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,203 miles

Crack in front number plate

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,745 miles

front tyres cracked ,perished and wearing low on edges

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,261 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,608 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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Y50 CJW is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y50 CJW, 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 Y50 CJW registered?

Y50 CJW is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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