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CP08 WRG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,069 mi
Last recorded137,069 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,468 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 127,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,028 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 83,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,605 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,887 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,373 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 WRG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

CP08 WRG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is CP08 WRG safe to buy?

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