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AA08 MYL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MYL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 136,999 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 131,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 126,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 107,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 102,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,289 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING NO INNER EDGE.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,280 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRES WEARING NO INNER EDGE.

Pass 31 May 2017 88,249 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 88,249 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn low on extreme edge

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 MYL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AA08 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

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

Is AA08 MYL safe to buy?

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