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CA57 HWG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,733 mi
Last recorded149,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,733 miles

Oil leaking from corroded sump

Fail 11 Jan 2021 149,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leaking from corroded sump

Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect sills due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,786 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 138,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 131,121 miles

Offside Rear lens has a small crack

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 131,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear lens has a small crack

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,595 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

full undertray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

rear body has damage but structailly solid

Fail 6 Jan 2017 121,529 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

full undertray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

rear body has damage but structailly solid

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,623 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil very low

Fail 12 Jan 2016 110,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil very low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,321 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,288 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,715 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 60,715 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,438 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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CA57 HWG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CA57 HWG, 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 CA57 HWG registered?

CA57 HWG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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