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CA08 DYY

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,153 mi
Last recorded93,153 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 86,901 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 74,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,472 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 65,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,022 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in offside front tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,622 miles

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

both front tyres splitting within treads. 205/55/16

n/s/r tyre splitting in treads. 205/55/16

Fail 13 May 2014 15,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres splitting within treads. 205/55/16

n/s/r tyre splitting in treads. 205/55/16

Pass 17 May 2013 13,256 miles

all four tyres cracking 205/55/16vr

Pass 18 May 2012 10,887 miles

all four tyres cracking 205/55/16wr

Pass 27 May 2011 7,915 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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CA08 DYY 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 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 CA08 DYY, 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 CA08 DYY registered?

CA08 DYY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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