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CP08 VHR

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,221 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 84,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,552 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,552 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 60,877 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 60,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,455 miles

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)

washers empty

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 VHR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

CP08 VHR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is CP08 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 VHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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