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CV08 PTZ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,003 mi
Last recorded107,003 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,750 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills fitted with covers

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 101,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills fitted with covers

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 97,154 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 97,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,803 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 PTZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

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

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