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AA08 MXL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 109,808 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 105,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,917 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,917 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,781 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,788 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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AA08 MXL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA08 MXL, 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 AA08 MXL registered?

AA08 MXL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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