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EN57 KNV

2008 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 KNV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both light clusters damaged,

Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides, (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both light clusters damaged,

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,712 miles

Front Aero style wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and devoid of tread inner edge - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 82,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Aero style wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and devoid of tread inner edge - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,383 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,813 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 46,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 35,394 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 35,394 miles

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

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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EN57 KNV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EN57 KNV, 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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EN57 KNV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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