MOT Status
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118,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear rear subframe corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low in areas (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/a & n/s front wishbone bushes perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated
Front tyres slightly perished on tread
Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Tyres slightly perished on tread
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AO08 FSE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 FSE, 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 AO08 FSE registered?
AO08 FSE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 April 2008.
Is AO08 FSE safe to buy?
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