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CK58 FTA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 FTA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,726 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rusty underside

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,060 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,332 miles

General underside corrosion - Chassis, suspension, exhaust etc

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished & wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,549 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,549 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,195 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both corroded at the base in the housing (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both corroded at the base in the housing (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust bracket rusty.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,267 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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CK58 FTA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK58 FTA, 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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CK58 FTA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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