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AV08 WJM

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,344 mi
Last recorded66,344 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WJM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,344 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension lower arms corroded

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 13 May 2024 65,730 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Engine damp with oil

Nearside front outer CV boot damp with grease

Pass 18 May 2023 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,275 miles

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

n/s front CV gaiter damaged and leaking

oil seepage

Pass 5 May 2021 63,742 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear and n/s front tyres beginning to perish

oil seepage

Pass 12 May 2020 62,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s corroding as well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2019 58,141 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,124 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 41,584 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded (inner face)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,942 miles

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

engine oil overfilled

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,405 miles

offside front tyre worn edges

nearside front tyre worn edges close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,150 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 WJM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV08 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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