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CV08 VHR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,169 mi
Last recorded95,169 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 95,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

poor image on headlights

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 2 Apr 2025 89,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

poor image on headlights

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,657 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,657 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,535 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

poor image on headlights

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,323 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 31 Mar 2021 62,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,947 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,007 miles

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,068 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,017 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,325 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 VHR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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