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AV08 WKA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,270 mi
Last recorded77,270 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 77,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 77,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,636 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,842 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,917 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,005 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 71,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,475 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,484 miles

Nearside Front cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,101 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 WKA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AV08 WKA, 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 WKA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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