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CV08 DXG

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,835 mi
Last recorded124,835 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 DXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 124,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,524 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 118,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,831 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,156 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 888,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,298 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 DXG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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