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AE08 UTC

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,427 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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AE08 UTC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE08 UTC, 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 AE08 UTC registered?

AE08 UTC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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