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1126 DH

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1126 DH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,398 miles

Engine undertray insecure

Unable to ascertain condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

Underbody very rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2025 96,392 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH Dips have no pattern (cloudy covers) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine undertray insecure

Unable to ascertain condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

Underbody very rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,551 miles

rust on under body

Fail 29 Aug 2024 93,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on under body

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,641 miles

advanced corrosion most underbody panels and components

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,629 miles

all underbody advanced rusting

most supension components rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2022 86,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underbody advanced rusting

most supension components rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,359 miles

both rear tyres perished within tread

front axle and suspension corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all components connected to subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside rears<perished> (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all components connected to subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside rears<perished> (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,846 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension and wishbones heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,846 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension and wishbones heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wishbone rear bushes starting to de bond and split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,723 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,994 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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1126 DH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 1126 DH, 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 1126 DH registered?

1126 DH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is 1126 DH safe to buy?

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