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CA08 WRV

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,456 mi
Last recorded60,456 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,456 miles

Noise from near side on road test

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,207 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 57,207 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front pads getting low.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear pads getting low.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,698 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect turbo weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 52,698 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect turbo weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WRV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

CA08 WRV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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