2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · CP08 AYM
2008 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 106,878 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP08 AYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 106,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP08 AYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 2 (CP08 AYM) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
CP08 AYM Mileage History
- 22/06/202475,862 mi
- 27/06/202594,681 mi+18,819 mi
- 27/06/202594,681 mi
- 04/07/2026106,878 mi+12,197 mi
- 04/07/2026106,878 mi
Average of roughly 15,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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