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AM57 POA

2008 Mazda 3

Turquoise Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 POA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,251 miles

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

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

headlamps misted

power steering pipes damp in oil

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,003 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 POA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Turquoise with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM57 POA, 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 POA registered?

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

Is AM57 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 POA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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