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CA57 UVB

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,761 mi
Last recorded127,761 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 127,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 127,761 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 125,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,738 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 93,178 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,893 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower Part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,338 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,543 miles

All wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

N/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated

O/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,348 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,861 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,532 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 UVB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA57 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

CA57 UVB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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