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A17 TFH

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,938 mi
Last recorded138,938 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TFH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 138,938 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 138,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 135,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 132,344 miles

Offside Front Floor section corroded

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

Rear Subrame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 129,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 129,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 125,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 124,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 121,698 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 121,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 117,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 112,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 96,112 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 96,112 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,450 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 72,450 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,451 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,917 miles

nearside rear tyre showing stepped inner edge and wearing.

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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A17 TFH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A17 TFH, 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 A17 TFH registered?

A17 TFH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is A17 TFH safe to buy?

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