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CE08 VHB

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,462 mi
Last recorded111,462 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,462 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,913 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,833 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,203 miles

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

front wiper blades slight deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,202 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper blades slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,521 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,425 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 VHB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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