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CE58 VVY

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,365 mi
Last recorded83,365 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 83,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,086 miles

Exhausts noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,193 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 61,187 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,539 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,786 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)

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,037 miles

rear discs rusting

rear tyres wearing on 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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CE58 VVY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CE58 VVY, 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 CE58 VVY registered?

CE58 VVY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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