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WM57 FFG

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,006 mi
Last recorded41,006 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 FFG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,006 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 41,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,499 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,083 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 34,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes on track control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,003 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,824 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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WM57 FFG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WM57 FFG, 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 WM57 FFG registered?

WM57 FFG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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