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AV08 OUH

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,729 miles

Front exhaust heat shield falling apart

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly due to rust on discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2026 82,729 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (possibly hose) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield falling apart

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly due to rust on discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,418 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 80,369 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,215 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear and front jacking point corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 68,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Free ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear and front jacking point corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 54,295 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 54,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 47,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread distorted/lumps on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,027 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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AV08 OUH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV08 OUH, 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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AV08 OUH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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