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AU58 TXW

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 TXW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp aim adjusted at initial test

nearside front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,283 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 113,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,939 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2016 106,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,404 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 98,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F fog lamp damaged and innoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,050 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F fog lamp damaged and innoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,212 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,580 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge suggesting vehicles tracking needs attention

OSF tyre worn close to cords on inside edge

OSR brake binding slightly

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,850 miles

both front tyres worn on extreme inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,039 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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AU58 TXW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AU58 TXW, 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 AU58 TXW registered?

AU58 TXW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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