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CU08 LLR

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LLR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,753 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

RUST INNER SEALS BOTH SIDES

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 85,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2x (4.1.4 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rusty inner sills both sides

Pass 19 May 2020 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,281 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 80,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 67,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,588 miles

Near side front ball joint has slight play in it

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,219 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 28 Aug 2014 48,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,005 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 LLR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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