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AU08 LXS

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,633 mi
Last recorded64,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LXS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,633 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 59,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 59,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,738 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wearing low

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 LXS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AU08 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

AU08 LXS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AU08 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LXS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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