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AT57 LZV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 LZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,593 miles

underbody is covered in underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2026 71,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody is covered in underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,501 miles

general rust underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,912 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,156 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,454 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers

Fail 19 Jan 2021 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,706 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,812 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,720 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,684 miles

sill covers

Fail 13 Jan 2015 38,673 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers

Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,246 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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AT57 LZV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AT57 LZV, 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.

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What year was AT57 LZV registered?

AT57 LZV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AT57 LZV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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