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CV08 XRW

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,017 mi
Last recorded105,017 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XRW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt is badly twisted but still functions ok (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush splitting / deteriorating ....play not yet excessive ....advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly ...stepped wear to inside edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated but still functioning ok at this time ...advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush excessively deteriorated/ split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt is badly twisted but still functions ok (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush splitting / deteriorating ....play not yet excessive ....advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly ...stepped wear to inside edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated but still functioning ok at this time ...advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,798 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,758 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 XRW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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