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C12 PMP

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,346 mi
Last recorded58,346 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 PMP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 58,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All fitting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to underside - Parts waxoiled

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Subframes and components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust brackets corroding away

heavy corrosion underside

Pass 29 Jun 2024 54,868 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust brackets corroding

General surface corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,347 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 52,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust brackets corroding

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,100 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,333 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,333 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,583 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion on underside/exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,717 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,383 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking .

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,770 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,282 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 7,937 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 7,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C12 PMP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C12 PMP, 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 C12 PMP registered?

C12 PMP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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