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ET57 URX

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,234 mi
Last recorded105,234 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 URX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and slight play

centre and rear exhaust heat shields slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both fallen off (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and slight play

centre and rear exhaust heat shields slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber excessively spongey

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber excessively spongey

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,535 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,939 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,938 miles

both front tyres worn

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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ET57 URX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET57 URX, 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 ET57 URX registered?

ET57 URX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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