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CY08 OXB

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 OXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 85,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section Corroded on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 81,092 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 74,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 68,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 47,310 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,056 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 42,086 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 42,086 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,943 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,404 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 OXB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CY08 OXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY08 OXB registered?

CY08 OXB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is CY08 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 OXB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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