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CA08 LCJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 96,082 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 96,082 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 91,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,748 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,656 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 28,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,272 miles

corrosion to front sub frame

corrosion to rear exhaust mounting

nearside + offside front wishbone/rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 21,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,250 miles

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

front windscreen wipers are worn

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 16,938 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 16,938 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 LCJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

CA08 LCJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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