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CV08 CPX

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,400 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

parking brake effeicncy only just met requirements

rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

parking brake effeicncy only just met requirements

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,994 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,701 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 69,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,870 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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CV08 CPX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV08 CPX, 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 CV08 CPX registered?

CV08 CPX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CV08 CPX safe to buy?

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