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CA08 NXP

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,947 mi
Last recorded152,947 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 152,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 152,947 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,892 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 146,588 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake slightly high

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 146,588 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake slightly high

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 137,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2021 120,949 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All jacking points, and rear suspension have surface corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog light (unit) broken

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both lower arm ball joint covers starting to perish

Nearside both passenger seat head rests missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump bung and starting to go porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

multiple minor stone chips across screen

Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both lower arm ball joint covers starting to perish

Nearside both passenger seat head rests missing

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking coming from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump bung and starting to go porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

multiple minor stone chips across screen

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear exhaust back box hangers corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under trays fitted

ornament hanging on rear view mirror

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,233 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,199 miles

items removed from view

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

items removed from view

Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NXP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NXP, 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 NXP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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