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CV08 DXT

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 147,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 147,914 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 146,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2022 142,309 miles

Offside Rear door damaged

a/c radiator deteriorating

engine sump corroding

front brake pads over half worn

rear discs corroding

rear shock-absorbers weak

Fail 29 Jun 2022 142,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear door damaged

a/c radiator deteriorating

engine sump corroding

front brake pads over half worn

rear discs corroding

rear shock-absorbers weak

Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,460 miles

air con rad deteriorating

sump corroding and has slight leak

Fail 12 Jul 2021 130,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bottom ball has play

air con rad deteriorating

sump corroding and has slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,374 miles

air con rad deteriorating

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2020 122,371 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

air con rad deteriorating

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper lower bracket corroded

a.c rad deteriorating

damage to o/s/r door, n/s/r 1/4 panel and rear bumper. scuff to front bumper

gear box damp

rear back box one hanger broke

sump corroding

various suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,113 miles

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))

air con rad deteriorating

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves splitting

sump corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,599 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves splitting

air con rad deteriorating

oil level was below min mark added 2 ltrs

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,599 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air con rad deteriorating

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves splitting

oil level was below min mark added 2 ltrs

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,736 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs lipped and pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Rear pads low

Offside Front tyre bald on the inside

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,163 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and also n/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting advised to change a.s.a.p

o/s/r tyre cracking

strongly advise that the o/s handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/r tyre showing signs of been run flat advised to change a.s.a.p

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,685 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,951 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,764 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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 3 Mar 2011 31,764 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DXT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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