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AM57 PDO

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 PDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,249 miles

Windscreen damage

Fail 10 Jan 2018 103,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 83,623 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,948 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,948 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,065 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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AM57 PDO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM57 PDO, 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 AM57 PDO registered?

AM57 PDO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 PDO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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