MOT Status
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147,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust is corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust is corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Rear exhaust pipe corroded.
Rear Rear subframe corroded.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washer jets. (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear no. plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps corroded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Rear exhaust pipe corroded.
Rear Rear subframe corroded.
Front bonnet release catch broken but can still be opened without
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear low air pressure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various suspension components corroded including both rear coil springs
Front bonnet release catch broken but can still be opened without
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear low air pressure
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various suspension components corroded including both rear coil springs
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
flexi section on front downpipe of exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre slightly mishapped inner edge and cracking
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
flexi section on front downpipe of exhaust system deteriorated
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of offside and nearside front lower arms split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts badly worn on inner tread and down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zoneA (3.2 (a) (i))
flexi section on front downpipe of exhaust system deteriorated
Front flexi section starting to deteriorate and rear bracket broken
Offside front tyre slightly wearing inner
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front flexi section starting to deteriorate
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08 OFM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 AF08 OFM, 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 AF08 OFM registered?
AF08 OFM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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