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CA08 NXL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,997 mi
Last recorded141,997 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 141,997 miles

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

has heavy corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but all survived corrosion assessment tool at time of test but getting more advanced

Pass 5 Apr 2025 139,474 miles

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

has heavy corrosion under body, rear inner arches, sills and suspension components but all survived corrosion assessment tool at time of test and getting more advanced

Pass 30 Mar 2024 137,570 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 15 Apr 2023 134,904 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 14 Apr 2022 131,368 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 10 Apr 2021 122,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 114,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 105,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,976 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 86,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,330 miles

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

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

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 NXL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

CA08 NXL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is CA08 NXL safe to buy?

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