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AX08 NFY

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,715 mi
Last recorded54,715 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 54,715 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 53,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 48,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,277 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,224 miles
Pass 21 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 NFY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

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

Is AX08 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 NFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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