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AV57 OPM

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OPM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 139,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 139,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 131,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,145 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side marker light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 113,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and offside corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner And offside inner sills corroding

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,288 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,750 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,449 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,410 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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AV57 OPM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV57 OPM, 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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AV57 OPM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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