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WP08 FTK

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 FTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 104,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,187 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nonstandard exhaust fitted

sensor connected to subframe snapped

Pass 12 Dec 2021 75,906 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

subframe , vehicle under body (rear) surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2020 73,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2019 71,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 67,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,981 miles

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

front/ rear coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms, rear bushes worn

rear tyres worn/ feathered on inner edge

slight pitting on rear discs

smoke emitted from exhaust on idle

Pass 22 May 2015 48,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear coil springs slightly corroded

nail + screw in n/s/r tyre

slight ware in n/s/r anti roll dar drop link ball joint

Pass 28 May 2014 43,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perrished / tread worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 26,536 miles

nail in n/s and o/s rear tyres

rear tyres perrished slightly

stone chip in swept area of screen

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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WP08 FTK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WP08 FTK, 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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WP08 FTK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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