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CY08 GTU

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 121,797 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 112,601 miles

extensive corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 11 May 2020 112,599 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

extensive corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,482 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 31 May 2018 102,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,873 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 77,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 65,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 29,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,397 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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CY08 GTU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GTU, 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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What year was CY08 GTU registered?

CY08 GTU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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