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CE08 WBM

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,831 mi
Last recorded164,831 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 164,831 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 164,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 161,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 158,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 155,893 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 155,888 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 151,428 miles

Front discs corroded

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2017 147,149 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 144,330 miles

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 144,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 141,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 136,021 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 135,846 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 124,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 124,933 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 120,157 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate is slightly obscured by tthe tow bar

Fail 13 May 2013 120,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate is slightly obscured by tthe tow bar

Pass 29 May 2012 114,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,613 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 WBM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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