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AA08 MXY

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,286 mi
Last recorded23,286 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,286 miles

(1)Nail in offside rear tyre surface cracking.(2)Offside front tyre 3mm wear inner edge.(3)Nearfside front front tyr 2.5mm wear edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,239 miles

All tyres surface cracking between tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,120 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres surface cracking between tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,203 miles

All tyres very slight surface cracking edges.

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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AA08 MXY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA08 MXY, 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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What year was AA08 MXY registered?

AA08 MXY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AA08 MXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 MXY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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