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Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Outer sill covers fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge Tyre out of round inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Smashed (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge Tyre out of round inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
headlight washers not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective little smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
headlight washers not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly positioned.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre very perished and cracked, replacement strongly advised.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre very perished and cracked, replacement strongly advised.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre very perished and cracked, replacement strongly advised.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre very perished and cracked, replacement strongly advised.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres wearing on edges
side sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear tyres wearing on edges
side sill covers fitted
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CU08 CTV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 CTV, 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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CU08 CTV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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