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WP57 XXO

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,788 mi
Last recorded74,788 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XXO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 64,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,507 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,484 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,415 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush damaged on metal ring

Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,305 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 28,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 23,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 17,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,027 miles

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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WP57 XXO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WP57 XXO, 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 WP57 XXO registered?

WP57 XXO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is WP57 XXO safe to buy?

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