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CE08 FFX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 54,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light BOTH (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,630 miles

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 7 Mar 2025 51,630 miles

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

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,329 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 45,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,974 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 33,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,870 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 28,868 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,808 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,422 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,957 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 16,956 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CE08 FFX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE08 FFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 FFX registered?

CE08 FFX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is CE08 FFX safe to buy?

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