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CA08 FJK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FJK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 130,225 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damage but not insure or likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and general rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 130,225 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damage but not insure or likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and general rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 126,127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 126,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

N/S Headlamp poor condition

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,125 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

heat shield fallen onto exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,494 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,826 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,818 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 8 May 2018 71,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,439 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,439 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,037 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,736 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 44,736 miles

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 39,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,833 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 29,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 May 2011 29,553 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 FJK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA08 FJK, 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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CA08 FJK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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