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AV08 XNY

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,664 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside rear general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,497 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,380 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating badly

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating badly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,655 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm centre,2mm on edges.

chip in windscreen zone A not exceeding 10mm.

slight perishing of both front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,882 miles

edges of rear tyres wearing low.

front inner pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,554 miles

slight corrossion in both rear brake discs

Pass 28 May 2011 34,252 miles

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

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 XNY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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