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CA57 RPU

2008 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,168 mi
Last recorded146,168 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 RPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,168 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 146,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 140,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 134,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 128,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/rear suspension components

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,060 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,369 miles

front and rear subframe rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,369 miles

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

front and rear subframe rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,342 miles

rear discs rusty

rear pads low

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,941 miles

both rear tyres low

front pads wearing low

Fail 6 Dec 2012 61,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 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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