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AC53 MPS

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,114 mi
Last recorded17,114 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MPS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 17,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 17,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 16,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 16,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 16,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 16,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,659 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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AC53 MPS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC53 MPS, 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 AC53 MPS registered?

AC53 MPS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AC53 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC53 MPS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC53 MPS have outstanding finance?

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