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AU58 XWY

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre meets min legal requirement only

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre meets min legal requirement only

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,847 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,721 miles

minor cracking in all tyre treads

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,639 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 XWY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU58 XWY, 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 AU58 XWY registered?

AU58 XWY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AU58 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 XWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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