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AE57 RJZ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,059 mi
Last recorded51,059 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RJZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,059 miles

tyre monitoring light on.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 51,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

tyre monitoring light on.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,923 miles

o/s/f. tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,945 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 20,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,108 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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AE57 RJZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE57 RJZ, 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 AE57 RJZ registered?

AE57 RJZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AE57 RJZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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