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DA08 DFV

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,019 mi
Last recorded62,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,019 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 60,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front floor section to inner corroded outside of any load bearing point

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner stepped tread badly worn recommend replacement very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

nearside and offside full outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

nearside front floor to inner sill section corroded outside of any load bearing point

Fail 4 Feb 2025 60,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front floor section to inner corroded outside of any load bearing point

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner stepped tread badly worn recommend replacement very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

nearside and offside full outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

nearside front floor to inner sill section corroded outside of any load bearing point

Pass 7 Feb 2024 58,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 58,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 55,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,816 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 50,814 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,458 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 45,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 38,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,807 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose ferrule bent

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 31,791 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split 205/50x17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose ferrule bent

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 28,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2013 18,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,131 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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DA08 DFV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA08 DFV, 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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DA08 DFV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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