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AX08 CFJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,604 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2025 87,737 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 87,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,346 miles

Corrosion to rear of vehcle underneath

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 66,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play should replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,040 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,716 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 22,528 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 22,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,815 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyre valves perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,876 miles

o/s/r tyre valve cracked

Pass 20 May 2014 15,433 miles

All tyre starting to crack and perish due to age, small nail in nsr tyre.

Pass 22 May 2013 13,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 7,925 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AX08 CFJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX08 CFJ registered?

AX08 CFJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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