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CP08 FDZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,132 mi
Last recorded37,132 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill & floor corroding

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

Offside Front Inner sill & floor corroding

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 35,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,317 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , main bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2020 24,313 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , main bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,446 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FDZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 FDZ registered?

CP08 FDZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CP08 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 FDZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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