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2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 DAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,435 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 105,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 93,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,534 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 85,534 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield damaged and loose.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,686 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 43,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,608 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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33 DAY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 33 DAY, 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 33 DAY registered?

33 DAY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is 33 DAY safe to buy?

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