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CF08 BXZ

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,077 mi
Last recorded84,077 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,077 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sill lower lip corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower engine oil sump pan corroded

Central Front secondaRY BONNET LATCH STIFF

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tape on headlamp adjuster

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded from rear axle to very rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted nsr and osr ()

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine, and under guards fitted ns and os restricting full inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2024 84,076 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc contaminated both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated nsr and osr brake discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sill lower lip corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower engine oil sump pan corroded

Central Front secondaRY BONNET LATCH STIFF

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tape on headlamp adjuster

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded from rear axle to very rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted nsr and osr ()

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine, and under guards fitted ns and os restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light adjuster taped over

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,620 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers guards fitted to underside

rear subframe corroded and suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 72,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers guards fitted to underside

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

rear subframe corroded and suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,550 miles

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,298 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,934 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevanly on inner edge and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,612 miles

n/s number plate lamp cover missing.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 40,612 miles

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

n/s number plate lamp cover missing.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 28,102 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2012 17,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,861 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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CF08 BXZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CF08 BXZ, 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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CF08 BXZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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