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A130 KNA

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,366 mi
Last recorded75,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 KNA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 74,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Front and back - brake hose failed (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,425 miles

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

Front sidelights dim

Rear subframe/suspension arms extensive corrosion.

both headlights poor pattern - lens polish

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,681 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,929 miles

brake pedal minor amount of travel

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,999 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,218 miles

Offside/Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,783 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 59,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush deteriorated slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 53,898 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush deteriorated slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 worn inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,152 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,755 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 12,248 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall

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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A130 KNA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A130 KNA, 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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A130 KNA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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