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DL08 CTV

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,691 miles

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 28 May 2019 48,694 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 May 2018 42,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,659 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,539 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,422 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,632 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 CTV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DL08 CTV, 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 DL08 CTV registered?

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

Is DL08 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 CTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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