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WM08 FGK

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 FGK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Knocking heard possibly suspension? Recommend further investigation

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 96,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Knocking heard possibly suspension? Recommend further investigation

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent replacement needed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 86,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 82,046 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 81,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,179 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken. system still supported

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking from ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling mud flap on tyre (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling mud flap on tyre (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust hanger broken. system still supported

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,682 miles

nearside front inner cv boot weaping grease

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall. No cords showing

n/s inner c.v. boot split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall. No cords showing

n/s inner c.v. boot split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inners and damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,679 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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WM08 FGK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WM08 FGK, 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 WM08 FGK registered?

WM08 FGK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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