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AM08 TAY

2009 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,110 mi
Last recorded174,110 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 TAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2016 174,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 164,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 158,554 miles

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

slight wear to inner edge on osf tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AM08 TAY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 67,384 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 AM08 TAY, 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 17 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 TAY registered?

AM08 TAY is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AM08 TAY safe to buy?

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