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AU58 XXC

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 XXC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,222 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,543 miles

Offside Front drop link fouling brake pipe clip

front wheel arch inner trims loose

rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Apr 2023 66,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop link fouling brake pipe clip

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front wheel arch inner trims loose

rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,879 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

general corrosion underside

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,483 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,924 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 37,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,586 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 XXC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

AU58 XXC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is AU58 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 XXC shows 16 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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