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AV57 ZYN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,953 mi
Last recorded125,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZYN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 125,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside is dragging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the outer edge 195/65R15 91V Laufenn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,325 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 123,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Has failed!! (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,917 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 115,916 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure above of exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system around flexy hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres perished

Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,064 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise tracking may require adjustment

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,955 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,378 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 31,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,557 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 ZYN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV57 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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