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140,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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.
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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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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