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AX08 LJJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,679 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,637 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 85,637 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 77,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AT REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AT REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,317 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,519 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,592 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,327 miles

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

all four tyres have various small cuts

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,560 miles

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 LJJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX08 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

AX08 LJJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AX08 LJJ safe to buy?

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