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CP08 VKD

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,320 mi
Last recorded42,320 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,147 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aims have been adjusted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,903 miles

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

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 VKD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

CP08 VKD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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