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AV08 KMK

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,594 mi
Last recorded129,594 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 129,594 miles

both rear worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2018 115,381 miles

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

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

front discs poor

front exhaust heat shield adrift

rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported

slight smear from wipers

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,768 miles

r/h/r outer pad 2mm. other pads ok

Pass 30 Apr 2016 102,544 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,904 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,420 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)

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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AV08 KMK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV08 KMK, 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 AV08 KMK registered?

AV08 KMK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is AV08 KMK safe to buy?

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