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AX08 ESF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,039 mi
Last recorded81,039 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 ESF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,976 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 69,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 65,301 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,719 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 61,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,376 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,209 miles

Rear discs and pads showing signs of aging

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,613 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,200 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AX08 ESF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

AX08 ESF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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