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AY08 XTO

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 52,962 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 52,940 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,034 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

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

Rear exhaust and brackets corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XTO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

AY08 XTO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AY08 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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