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AO08 VDE

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,674 mi
Last recorded161,674 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VDE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 161,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 161,673 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors and sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and bracket area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust front flex deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2021 148,919 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors and sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and bracket area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust front flex deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe at joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 142,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe at joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in sidewalls

slight brake imbalance across front axle

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,646 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 96,643 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 63,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,575 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 VDE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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