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CK08 XBC

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 XBC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 85,924 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 78,350 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 78,350 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 73,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,353 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch slipping.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,397 miles

clutch slipping.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

clutch slipping.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 58,055 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,441 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,441 miles

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,033 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 25,730 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,730 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,970 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 XBC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

CK08 XBC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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