MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres starting too crack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Subframes and inner sills corroded
Front tyres starting too crack
Subframes and inner sills corroded
rear discs corroded
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
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)
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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.
Is AY08 XMJ safe to buy?
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