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CA08 PVU

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,503 mi
Last recorded101,503 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,503 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 82,290 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,807 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear wish bone bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking on out side edge

Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear wish bone bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s washers poor

rear tyres cracking on out side edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,931 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,817 miles

n/s/r on LIMIT outer edge ....inner edge uneven weasr

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,175 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 PVU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

CA08 PVU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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