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A16 LEY

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LEY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 96,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 96,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 95,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 94,273 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 93,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,874 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 88,874 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and have nail in nearside

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,024 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST.(205 55 R 16)(91V)

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,929 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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A16 LEY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A16 LEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 LEY registered?

A16 LEY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is A16 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LEY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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