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AU08 LXB

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 78,320 miles

Corrosion to oil sump.

Front wheel arches poor condition.

Heavy corrosion to various components front and rear.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 78,320 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm - front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to oil sump.

Front wheel arches poor condition.

Heavy corrosion to various components front and rear.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,282 miles

Both front wheel arches poor condition.

Engine oil sump pan heavily corroded.

Heavy corrosion to various components front and rear.

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,430 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear spring and suspension corroded/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 58,529 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,327 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,327 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2019 47,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 37,061 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 33,527 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 33,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 29,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,967 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2012 15,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,380 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 LXB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White 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 AU08 LXB, 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 AU08 LXB registered?

AU08 LXB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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