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AX08 AWO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,260 mi
Last recorded112,260 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AWO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,871 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 67,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,606 miles

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

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,174 miles

battery on offside rear seat (damage possible !advise moving asap)

corrosion in underside

Pass 31 Mar 2018 49,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,174 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,300 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 10,300 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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AX08 AWO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX08 AWO, 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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What year was AX08 AWO registered?

AX08 AWO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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