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CA08 YHV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,627 mi
Last recorded84,627 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 79,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,746 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,427 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,775 miles

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

Nearside 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 YHV 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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

CA08 YHV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is CA08 YHV safe to buy?

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