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WM08 VNJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,262 mi
Last recorded160,262 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 VNJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT SEEPAGE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 160,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT SEEPAGE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 151,935 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 151,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,075 miles

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

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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level brake lamp in/op

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

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

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

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Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 114,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,680 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2.2mm and worn inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 1.8mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2.2mm and worn inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 1.8mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,410 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,409 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,573 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,254 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 VNJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

WM08 VNJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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