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AY08 KPN

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,910 mi
Last recorded146,910 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KPN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 146,910 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 146,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 145,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 145,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 138,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 134,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 129,699 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 124,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,424 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to front bumper.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to front bumper.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,922 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BRIDGSTONE POTENZA RE040. 205-50-17. 89W (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,971 miles

all tyres getting low on inner edges

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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AY08 KPN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AY08 KPN, 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 AY08 KPN registered?

AY08 KPN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 KPN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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