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CA08 XDF

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,581 mi
Last recorded110,581 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XDF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,529 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

General Under-Body Corrosion coated with under-seal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,395 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 May 2015 94,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2014 70,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 70,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 54,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,201 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

offside sill slight damage

Fail 22 May 2012 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

offside sill slight damage

Fail 27 May 2011 34,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2011 34,338 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 XDF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

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

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