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AX08 LHW

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,850 mi
Last recorded156,850 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,850 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 148,876 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,701 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 127,699 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,505 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,802 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 121,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,296 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,356 miles

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.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,239 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,064 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 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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AX08 LHW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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