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CP57 USN

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,933 mi
Last recorded104,933 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 USN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2018 104,933 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Feb 2018 104,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,676 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting too crack/perish

Fail 2 Mar 2017 100,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre starting too crack/perish

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 84,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 84,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2013 64,499 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,516 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,742 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 USN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CP57 USN, 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 CP57 USN registered?

CP57 USN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is CP57 USN safe to buy?

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