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AT57 DZK

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,596 mi
Last recorded107,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 DZK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,596 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 107,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,546 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

front brake pads very low

n/s/r tyre 2.4mm,o/s/r 2.9mm

Fail 9 Apr 2013 47,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

front brake pads very low

n/s/r tyre 2.4mm,o/s/r 2.9mm

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,626 miles

both front tyres worn,195/65/15

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2011 27,093 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,093 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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AT57 DZK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AT57 DZK, 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 AT57 DZK registered?

AT57 DZK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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