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AO08 KWT

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,106 mi
Last recorded124,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,106 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 124,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,591 miles

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2019 114,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine From Corroded Sump Pan and Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OSF Tyre Wearing on Inside Edge

OSR Suspension Coil Spring Corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

slight play in rack

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,021 miles

Coolant level low

Front lower wishbone bushes splitting

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,112 miles

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside front lower wishbone bush splitting

nearside front tyre tread worn low....no tread on outer edges

oil level low

Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside front lower wishbone bush splitting

nearside front tyre tread worn low....no tread on outer edges

oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,250 miles

Added 3 ltrs of oil for test

Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,250 miles

Added 3 ltrs of oil for test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,132 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pads low.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear brake pads low.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,371 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,135 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 KWT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO08 KWT, 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 KWT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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