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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coolant low
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both Sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both Sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Low engine oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside & Offside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside & Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Low engine oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside & Offside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Caliper (1.2.1 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both Offside & Nearside rear tyres has cracks on outer edge but not reached the cords
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
n/s/rear number plate lamp cover missing
o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall/edge of tread cracked/poor.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF08 ONW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 ONW, 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 ONW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 June 2008.
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