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CY08 ELU

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,399 mi
Last recorded61,399 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ELU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 61,399 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism/lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking/deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking/deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 38,501 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 38,501 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 31,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 31,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CY08 ELU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CY08 ELU, 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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CY08 ELU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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