MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension corroded
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Surface coroosion to underside of vehicle rear suspension components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Surface coroosion to underside of vehicle rear suspension components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/rear suspension components
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/rear suspension components
rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported
slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear subframe rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear subframe rusty
rear discs rusty
rear pads low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs rusty
rear pads low
both rear tyres low
front pads wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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CA57 RPU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RPU, 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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CA57 RPU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 January 2008.
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