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AY08 XTN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,566 mi
Last recorded119,566 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 119,566 miles

central heatshield insecure

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 May 2026 119,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

central heatshield insecure

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 119,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,607 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,081 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 97,081 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,671 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,671 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 66,583 miles

Front tyres worn very close to legal limits

Fail 6 May 2017 66,583 miles

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

Front tyres worn very close to legal limits

Pass 4 May 2016 53,664 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 53,664 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,685 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,182 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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AY08 XTN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

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

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