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AF56 AXU

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,106 mi
Last recorded58,106 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 AXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,106 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,706 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AF56 AXU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 68,986 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 AF56 AXU, 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 19 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 AF56 AXU registered?

AF56 AXU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is AF56 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 AXU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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