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EF08 ONR

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,781 mi
Last recorded97,781 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ONR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

f/n/s tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,868 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,445 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2019 73,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NO BRAKING MATERIAL LEFT ON R/O/S OUTER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,964 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

r/n/s & o/s/f tyre valves perished

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,961 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

r/n/s & o/s/f tyre valves perished

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,226 miles

both front tyre valves perishing

front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,896 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front discs worn

nsr pads low

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,626 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,030 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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EF08 ONR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 EF08 ONR, 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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EF08 ONR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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