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CK08 FTZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 107,608 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 107,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,790 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,114 miles

center brake light in op

number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,227 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2018 90,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,140 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2017 83,085 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,610 miles

rear umber plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,863 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 57,862 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,357 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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CK08 FTZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK08 FTZ, 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 CK08 FTZ registered?

CK08 FTZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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