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EC54 MPS

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC54 MPS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 129,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 126,057 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 11 Apr 2024 124,591 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,000 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,847 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,710 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 111,299 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,958 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 105,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,972 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 103,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 88,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,075 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 24,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EC54 MPS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc 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 EC54 MPS, 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 EC54 MPS registered?

EC54 MPS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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