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CP08 VJE

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,451 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,046 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,040 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,980 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,016 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,992 miles

Adv corrosion on al, 4 coil springs

Adv corrosion on floor pan ,chassis,inner sills,

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Adv corrosion on rear and front cross member

Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Adv corrosion on al, 4 coil springs

Adv corrosion on floor pan ,chassis,inner sills,

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Adv corrosion on rear and front cross member

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,930 miles

Adv both front tyres wearing inner edge bold outer 3/4 ok

Adv dampness on nearside rear shocker

Adv front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,319 miles

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

susspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

susspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,432 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,867 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 23,857 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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 VJE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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