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A2 HJC

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HJC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 28,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,951 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog cracked.

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

Pass 28 May 2019 26,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 24,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 May 2018 24,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2017 22,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 18,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 18,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 16,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 12,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery cover fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 9,561 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

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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A2 HJC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A2 HJC, 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 A2 HJC registered?

A2 HJC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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