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AO08 DNV

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,725 mi
Last recorded110,725 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DNV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,725 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 108,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,689 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,099 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,591 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,107 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 69,147 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,452 miles

N/S/R alloy wheel buckled

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,279 miles

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

both front tyres scrubing on inner sidewall

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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AO08 DNV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO08 DNV, 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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AO08 DNV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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