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AO08 FSL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,115 mi
Last recorded63,115 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FSL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 61,669 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,707 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 44,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 - 5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,477 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 17,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,552 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,764 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,922 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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AO08 FSL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

AO08 FSL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AO08 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 FSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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