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AE08 UTP

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,054 mi
Last recorded44,054 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UTP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2014 44,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 UTP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

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

Is AE08 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 UTP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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