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EF57 CFE

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,933 mi
Last recorded140,933 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 CFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 140,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 120,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,486 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 72,542 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 72,358 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 59,145 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,718 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,718 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,925 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,851 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,635 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,087 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EF57 CFE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF57 CFE, 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 EF57 CFE registered?

EF57 CFE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is EF57 CFE safe to buy?

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