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AE57 VCK

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 VCK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,519 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 43,519 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 VCK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 AE57 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

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

Is AE57 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 VCK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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