MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine sump leaking oil
headlamps discoloured slightly
underside waxoyled
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
engine sump leaking oil
headlamps discoloured slightly
underside waxoyled
underside and components covered in surface corrosion
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 - minimum requirement met (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
All 4 tyres worn low +perished and cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated slightly but not resulting in excessive movement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV08 FGN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?
CV08 FGN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is CV08 FGN safe to buy?
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