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CE08 PZH

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,586 mi
Last recorded168,586 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 168,586 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 154,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 136,971 miles

Centre Rear Filling from heat shield resting on exhaust

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 136,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Rear Filling from heat shield resting on exhaust

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,502 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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CE08 PZH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE08 PZH, 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 CE08 PZH registered?

CE08 PZH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 PZH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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