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WM08 TFU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,864 mi
Last recorded113,864 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 TFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,864 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2025 113,864 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,841 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,561 miles

suspension corroded

under body very corrodded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

under body very corrodded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges replace tyre soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2017 81,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Secondary ply exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges replace tyre soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,334 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 45,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,096 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,456 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 TFU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM08 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

WM08 TFU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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