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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration AF08JMX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 25 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,427 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner body sills trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,061 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner bod sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,338 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,565 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,566 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside washers jet only 1 side working
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,566 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside washers jet only 1 side working
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,396 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 16 Jun 202612 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,915 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front wiper starting to split
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,428 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,139 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions to clean for smoke machine to obtain a reading
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions to clean for smoke machine to obtain a reading
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,092 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,689 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,593 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,220 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 16 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,121 MI
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AF08JMX was registered on 2008-06-27
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