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AY57 LFA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 45,428 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 44,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 43,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 42,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 41,782 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 40,773 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 40,436 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 38,880 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 38,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,866 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,647 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 32,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,940 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,766 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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AY57 LFA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY57 LFA, 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 AY57 LFA registered?

AY57 LFA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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