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CA57 VXW

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,383 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,279 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,507 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper split

rear number plate damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,507 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper split

rear number plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,310 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,222 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,435 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,152 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 17,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,147 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 VXW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

CA57 VXW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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