MOT Status
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82,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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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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