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AE57 VBD

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,651 mi
Last recorded76,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 VBD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,942 miles

rear fog light faded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,341 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s outer sill damaged

windscreen has small damage

Pass 15 May 2012 62,477 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 VBD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE57 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

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

Is AE57 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 VBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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