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CT08 KCN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 KCN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,905 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,041 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,188 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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CT08 KCN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CT08 KCN, 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 CT08 KCN registered?

CT08 KCN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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