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AD57 PXP

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 PXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,954 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jan 2020 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre small cracks

nearside rear tyre small cracks

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,160 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 74,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear r/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,532 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 38,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,862 miles

n/s wiper not clearing all screen.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm,and perished between tread.

o/s/r tyre perished between tread.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,226 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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AD57 PXP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD57 PXP, 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 AD57 PXP registered?

AD57 PXP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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