MOT Status
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156,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Nail in tyre both tyres ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
1)Nearside front tyre surface cracking edges wearing bald inner edge.(2)Offside front tyre bald inner edge strong advise replace surface cracking outer edge .(3)Nearside rear tyre minor surface cracking edges .
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi mesh slight deterioration and rear heat shield loose
oil seep back of engine ,under tray fitted
1)Nearside front tyre surface cracking edges wearing bald inner edge.(2)Offside front tyre bald inner edge strong advise replace surface cracking outer edge .(3)Nearside rear tyre minor surface cracking edges .
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi mesh slight deterioration and rear heat shield loose
oil seep back of engine ,under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
windscreen stone chiped/crack drivers side out of swept area.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AX08 LHW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?
AX08 LHW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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