MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heatshields loose
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heatshields loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged
Rear Number plate cracked
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged
Rear Number plate cracked
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
standard full undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
standard full undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
front and rear subframes rusty
front and rear suspension arms rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advised front pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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AU08 VSO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VSO, 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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AU08 VSO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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