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AF08 OFM

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,608 mi
Last recorded147,608 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 147,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 147,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 144,530 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2025 144,520 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,870 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 128,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 112,929 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 108,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 104,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,739 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 88,725 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,958 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 70,774 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 56,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,179 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,989 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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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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AF08 OFM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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