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AY08 XMJ

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,801 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Middle/rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tyre tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 71,801 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two deep cuts in the tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Middle/rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tyre tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,307 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,645 miles

Front tyres starting too crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframes and inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,645 miles

Front tyres starting too crack

Subframes and inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,913 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 37,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

195/65/15h

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,964 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XMJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY08 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

AY08 XMJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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