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WN08 SPZ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,298 mi
Last recorded169,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 SPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 169,298 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 169,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,074 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 130,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,995 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 19,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear light lens badly damaged but working

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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WN08 SPZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN08 SPZ, 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 WN08 SPZ registered?

WN08 SPZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is WN08 SPZ safe to buy?

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