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AP08 EPU

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,922 mi
Last recorded100,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint loose in lower wishbone. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,997 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 49,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 37,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,035 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,961 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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AP08 EPU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White 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 AP08 EPU, 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 AP08 EPU registered?

AP08 EPU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AP08 EPU 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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