MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
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
Offside Rear door damaged
a/c radiator deteriorating
engine sump corroding
front brake pads over half worn
rear discs corroding
rear shock-absorbers weak
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
air con rad deteriorating
sump corroding and has slight leak
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
air con rad deteriorating
rear suspension components corroding
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
all tyres cracking slightly
front lower suspension arm bushes splitting
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
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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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