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CV08 VHM

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VHM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,431 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

several areas corroded under car

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inflated for mot test

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

engine management lamp illuminated

inlet manifold area air leak

undertays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not tested (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inflated for mot test

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

engine management lamp illuminated

inlet manifold area air leak

undertays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades split and smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 9,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VHM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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