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AE08 FDH

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,530 mi
Last recorded136,530 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FDH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 136,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 132,715 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 132,715 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,697 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under car is slightly rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2024 125,697 miles

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

Front Front fog lamp not working Both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under car is slightly rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,202 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 114,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly higher (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,099 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 106,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 101,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 95,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 92,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

rear reg plate has a slight damage + slightly broken from the end

Pass 20 Jul 2014 79,326 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,627 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,120 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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AE08 FDH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE08 FDH, 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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AE08 FDH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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