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WL57 KNB

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 KNB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,554 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside washers need aligning

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,718 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion; inner sills, rear subframe & suspension arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,374 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

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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WL57 KNB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WL57 KNB, 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 WL57 KNB registered?

WL57 KNB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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