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CP08 AYT

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 AYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,331 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,331 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,758 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 97,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,883 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

engine light on

no emissions recorded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 91,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

engine light on

no emissions recorded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,703 miles

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

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

front number plate damage

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,239 miles

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)

engine management light on

no emissions recorded

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

no emissions recorded

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine light on

no emissions recorded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,674 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 57,717 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 57,545 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 42,938 miles

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

child seat fitted in the off side rear seat at time of test.

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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CP08 AYT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP08 AYT, 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 CP08 AYT registered?

CP08 AYT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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