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AX08 CFN

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,425 mi
Last recorded51,425 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear reg plate lamp slightly loose but not insecure

sharp ends protruding from all rear wheel nuts

stickers on windscreen greater than 40 mm but not affecting view of road

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,981 miles

both front brake hose metal ends in very poor condition

nearside front inner cv boot split and leaking grease requires very early attenion

offside front tyre uneven wear and very close to wear limit

Fail 23 May 2014 40,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 40,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,499 miles

bumper at offside front becoming insecure

play at nearside front steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bumper at offside front becoming insecure

play at nearside front steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play at nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2012 22,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre very close to wear limit requires attenion

play at nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,619 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

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 CFN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFN, 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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AX08 CFN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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