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CA08 DZE

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/f outer sill damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pads all round wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2024 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 32,171 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,143 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 137,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,258 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 DZE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA08 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

CA08 DZE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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