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A99 WMA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,940 mi
Last recorded64,940 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA99 WMA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,428 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 47,677 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,773 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 43,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,764 miles

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

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

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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A99 WMA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A99 WMA, 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 A99 WMA registered?

A99 WMA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A99 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A99 WMA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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