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CE08 KPX

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 131,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within body mounting prescribed areas on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front and nearside rear inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 131,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within body mounting prescribed areas on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front and nearside rear inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,539 miles

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 128,539 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm wear inside edge + tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear upper control arms corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 125,886 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm wear inside edge + tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear upper control arms corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 119,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 118,291 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,755 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,650 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,650 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,026 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,026 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,244 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,625 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear reg plate cracked

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight misting of oil from engine (sump)

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 KPX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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