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DL08 CTF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 115,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 115,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 113,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 106,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,686 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

all brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres wron on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,686 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

all brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres wron on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,630 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

Fail 26 Nov 2016 74,598 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,591 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears (W) fronts (V) may be ok as both are high speed rating but suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

o/s front lower screen very small stone chip but ok at test

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,940 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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DL08 CTF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL08 CTF, 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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DL08 CTF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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