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AF08 OFP

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,482 mi
Last recorded163,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 163,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 163,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 146,306 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 146,306 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,012 miles

Both rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,379 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,738 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,356 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs coroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,377 miles

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

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

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 OFP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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