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WP08 NPE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 NPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Underbody covered with underseal.

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,581 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 87,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,387 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,379 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,365 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,867 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre aprox.3mm tread left

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,520 miles

rear tyres slightly perished and cracking on thread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,752 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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WP08 NPE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NPE, 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 WP08 NPE registered?

WP08 NPE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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