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AE57 UED

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,810 mi
Last recorded33,810 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 UED
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,810 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 33,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,460 miles

rear shockers knocking, but function not impaired

Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,526 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 22,274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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 UED is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UED, 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 AE57 UED registered?

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

Is AE57 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 UED shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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