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AP08 LZH

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,035 mi
Last recorded151,035 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LZH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 132,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,826 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 126,826 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,413 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 115,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 97,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 97,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 90,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 79,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,874 miles

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge, uneven wear, cut in tread.

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge, perishing.

Offside front tyre worn, perishing, cut in tread.

Offside rear tyre bald inner edge, perishing, cut in tread.

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 LZH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP08 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

AP08 LZH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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