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CA08 LCL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,206 mi
Last recorded67,206 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,206 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 67,206 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 63,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 61,849 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 60,189 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2019 54,619 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 54,618 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 52,692 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 30,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,833 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 30,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 30,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,614 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 LCL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

CA08 LCL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is CA08 LCL safe to buy?

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