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CE08 KPR

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,105 mi
Last recorded170,105 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 170,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 163,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 163,344 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 156,320 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 151,009 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 142,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2019 142,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 137,142 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 137,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,070 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,965 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded but sound

rear sub frame corroded but sound

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r chassis corroded but sound

rear sub frame corroded but sound

Pass 3 Apr 2015 83,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,203 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,014 miles

Covers fitted to both sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Left front tyre worn on inner edge.Right front tyre worn on inner edge.

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 lamp cluster right side cover broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover fitted to battery.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted to both sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Left front tyre worn on inner edge.Right front tyre worn on inner edge.

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 lamp cluster right side cover broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted to battery.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing on inner sides

Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,381 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 KPR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPR, 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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CE08 KPR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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