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CU08 DKY

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,729 mi
Last recorded87,729 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 87,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,364 miles

front number plate damaged

rear suspension components rusted

Fail 25 Oct 2023 81,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

rear suspension components rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,321 miles

Front Upper noise from strut mounts

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,317 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Upper noise from strut mounts

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing worn and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,888 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing worn and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,874 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 74,874 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,340 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,340 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 69,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 66,103 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,762 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,826 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DKY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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