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AU08 JFV

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,042 mi
Last recorded54,042 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,042 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,633 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 47,626 miles

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

General under body corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,457 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,664 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Front brake application has slight imbalance

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

slight imbalance in front and rear brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,496 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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AU08 JFV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU08 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 JFV registered?

AU08 JFV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is AU08 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 JFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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