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CK08 XBL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,882 mi
Last recorded151,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 XBL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 151,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush seperation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush seperation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working full speed non functional - parks in drivers view (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 134,414 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 126,034 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 122,564 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 122,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,841 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 117,840 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 111,356 miles

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit and worn away on inner edge

slight leak on n/s front shock absorber

Fail 5 May 2021 111,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre exhaust joint blowing

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit and worn away on inner edge

slight leak on n/s front shock absorber

Pass 25 Apr 2020 106,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,160 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 101,160 miles

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

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

rear exhaust gaurd loose

Pass 3 May 2018 95,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 85,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 72,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 61,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 51,277 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,214 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

n/s wiper blade split

slight play in n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 5 May 2012 35,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,996 miles

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

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 XBL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK08 XBL, 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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CK08 XBL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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