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AM08 DDY

2022 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2022 Mazda 324,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 DDY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 21,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 59,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,307 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 53,301 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,473 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 43,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,098 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 25,093 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 20,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 19,760 miles

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Fail 18 Jan 2017 19,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,711 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,711 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 16,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbake high.

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Nearside indicator repeater lens damaged.

Offside front tyre had low air pressure,no visable nails.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,161 miles

Handbake high.

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Nearside indicator repeater lens damaged.

Offside front tyre had low air pressure,no visable nails.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,718 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 13,718 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AM08 DDY is a 2022 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2022 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 24,653 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 AM08 DDY, 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 4 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM08 DDY registered?

AM08 DDY is a 2022 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2022.

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