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CV08 VHU

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 70,194 miles

rear suspension area, frame, springs, and others components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,135 miles

Both axles have surface rust

Both sills have surface rust and sill covers fitted

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 64,133 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Safety catch (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both axles have surface rust

Both sills have surface rust and sill covers fitted

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 60,565 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn socored or pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 58,818 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small play in inner joint ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,940 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,695 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front and rear suspension.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 43,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,575 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,575 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 30,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,066 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 VHU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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