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CP08 FFM

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,004 mi
Last recorded132,004 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FFM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 132,004 miles

heavily corroded in many places and many parts

injector chuff

under sealed in places

Fail 23 Nov 2023 132,004 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

eml on

heavily corroded in many places and many parts

injector chuff

under sealed in places

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,836 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,691 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,691 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

injector cuffing

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,476 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

injector cuff

Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,476 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

eml on

injector cuff

Pass 9 May 2019 110,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has a small rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

eml light on

Fail 9 May 2019 110,469 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has a small rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2018 99,355 miles

Eml lit

Reversing lamp inop

tracking check

Fail 17 May 2018 99,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven osr low (3.7.B.2)

Eml lit

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

Reversing lamp inop

tracking check

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,399 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,393 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,636 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,865 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 68,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,481 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 68,481 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 60,457 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edge

general corrosion to vehcile and components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2011 34,203 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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CP08 FFM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FFM, 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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CP08 FFM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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