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CY08 NDK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,371 mi
Last recorded108,371 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 NDK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 108,371 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 108,371 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 99,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake level slightly high

Fail 24 Aug 2024 99,238 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake level slightly high

Pass 26 Aug 2023 90,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 81,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,018 miles

N/S & O/S INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE RUST

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 71,846 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,782 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,782 miles

Heat shield loose

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,930 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,897 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,783 miles

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

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

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 NDK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

CY08 NDK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is CY08 NDK safe to buy?

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