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AC08 KNB

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KNB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,396 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 83,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,725 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields damaged and insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brakes slightly uneven.

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket heavily corroded and thin.

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket heavily corroded and thin.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,906 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,912 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,517 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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AC08 KNB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AC08 KNB, 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 AC08 KNB registered?

AC08 KNB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is AC08 KNB safe to buy?

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