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EF08 SNJ

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 SNJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,868 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 97,868 miles

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

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 84,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and underbody (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,860 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen has a chip on passenger side

Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,860 miles

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

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen has a chip on passenger side

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,546 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

both rear springs corroded

corrosion on rear discs

osr tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

osr tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,458 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on rear discs

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,828 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,584 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,818 miles

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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EF08 SNJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF08 SNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 SNJ registered?

EF08 SNJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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