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CP57 UEM

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,747 mi
Last recorded154,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UEM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 154,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking lever has little travel

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 179,730 miles

front and rear covered by underseal

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear frame and others suspension components are corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 140,135 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,773 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 134,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 123,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 109,629 miles

engine light on

nsf tyre on limit and osf is 3mm

Fail 17 May 2018 109,629 miles

Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)

engine light on

nsf tyre on limit and osf is 3mm

Pass 18 May 2017 99,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2017 99,852 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 90,561 miles

front tyres 3mm approx

Fail 9 May 2016 90,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres 3mm approx

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,354 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,134 miles

nsf tyre just over 2mm and osf is 3mm

oil leak from oil filter

osr outer brake pad wearing thin unable to see inner one

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,674 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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CP57 UEM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP57 UEM, 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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CP57 UEM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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