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AV08 WKC

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 142,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 142,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,408 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 112,646 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,123 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Very Slightly Worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low edges

rear exhaust trim loose

rear pads low

Fail 15 Mar 2017 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low edges

rear exhaust trim loose

rear pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,021 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre

deep cuts in offside rear tyre

nearside rear getting low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

offside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 34,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre

deep cuts in offside rear tyre

nearside rear getting low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

offside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,640 miles

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)

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 WKC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

AV08 WKC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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