2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · AU08 VSO
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 94,998 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU08 VSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 94,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU08 VSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (AU08 VSO) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
AU08 VSO Mileage History
- 13/04/202388,670 mi
- 13/04/202388,670 mi
- 11/04/202494,160 mi+5,490 mi
- 12/04/202494,161 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/202594,998 mi+837 mi
Average of roughly 3,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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