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CU08 CTV

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 110,532 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 110,532 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,584 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,194 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 101,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 98,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 95,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,226 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 69,290 miles

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.

Pass 4 May 2018 62,381 miles

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.

Fail 4 May 2018 62,381 miles

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.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,522 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,647 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 45,566 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 45,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,849 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,927 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2011 27,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

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 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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What year was CU08 CTV registered?

CU08 CTV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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