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AO08 NHF

2008 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lenght (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge as low on preasure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner sills and floors and parts all slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,498 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,518 miles

Nearside outer and inner sills fitted with plastic trims

Offside outer and inner sills fitted with plastic trims

vehicle has been underseal

Fail 15 Dec 2016 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear missing (8.1.2b)

Nearside outer and inner sills fitted with plastic trims

Offside outer and inner sills fitted with plastic trims

visible surface rust along sills and rear suspension area

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,078 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,684 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,316 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,807 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NHF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

AO08 NHF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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