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CP08 ZFZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,379 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

light surface corrosion forming to underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,862 miles

exhaust heat shield dropped

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,212 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 ZFZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

CP08 ZFZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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