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AV08 OUK

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

age related under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,927 miles

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

exhaust system has age related corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,927 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system has age related corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,695 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 108,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,160 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,147 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

two liter of engine oil , put in engine by staff

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,008 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,032 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint worn almost to excess. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread,with closer inspection maybe to cord.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front,brake reaction bushes poor. (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs not located in correct position.

both rear tyres uneven wear apparent on inner edge,nearside has cushion rubber exposed.

front tyres wearing on inner edges,smooth.

pre-checks NO OIL on dipstick 1 litre added

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,037 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 51,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,086 miles

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

front brake application uneven but not to excess?

Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

drivers door check strap loose almost to excess? tightened.

front brake application uneven but not to excess?

offside rear tyre perished and split but not to excess?

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,493 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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AV08 OUK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV08 OUK, 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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AV08 OUK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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