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CF08 CNX

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 CNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 88,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 10 Jul 2023 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,342 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight slightly dim

Fail 13 Jul 2022 77,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside headlight slightly dim

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play in Bush(Rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play in Bush(Rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,141 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 44,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,098 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,481 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 15,481 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CNX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CF08 CNX, 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 CF08 CNX registered?

CF08 CNX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is CF08 CNX safe to buy?

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