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CN08 VHJ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,245 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 121,245 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,982 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 84,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,022 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,021 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,017 miles

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

n/s & o/s front lower arm bushes slight play

n/s/r drop link slight play

o/s/r coil spring corroded at bottom

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,367 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,367 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,722 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CN08 VHJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN08 VHJ, 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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CN08 VHJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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