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AA08 MYN

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MYN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body surface rust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 143,260 miles

chip in the windscreen

offside rear brake has a bind

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,541 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,367 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control under tray loose !!! (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported suport missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 81,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,230 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,435 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,977 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 MYN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MYN, 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 MYN registered?

AA08 MYN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is AA08 MYN safe to buy?

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