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WM57 FZY

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 FZY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,932 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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WM57 FZY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM57 FZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM57 FZY registered?

WM57 FZY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is WM57 FZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 FZY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM57 FZY have outstanding finance?

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