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AX08AWP
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AX08AWP
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
30 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,225 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2025 16 Jun 202630 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,588 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule still has its protective sleeve intact....unable to make a full assessment (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule still has its protective sleeve intact....unable to make a full assessment (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,786 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
29 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,786 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,417 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,615 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,996 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust bracket broken
- Both front tyres wearing on edges
2 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust bracket broken
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both front tyres wearing on edges
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,861 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,490 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,064 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,935 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016 16 Jun 202627 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,756 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 16 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,706 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,402 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013 16 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,779 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AX08AWP was registered on 2008-06-18
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