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CU08 CPF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 85,304 miles

OIL LEVEL

Fail 20 May 2015 85,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEVEL

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,266 miles

rear pads 2-3mm.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,286 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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CU08 CPF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU08 CPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 CPF registered?

CU08 CPF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CU08 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 CPF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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