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DA08 GPZ

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,841 mi
Last recorded75,841 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 73,744 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 70,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,635 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,116 miles

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,432 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished/out of shape

Fail 10 Aug 2015 41,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished/out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,135 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished/out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,705 miles

offde rear tyre perished/out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,654 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 30,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,435 miles

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,009 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 GPZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GPZ, 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 DA08 GPZ registered?

DA08 GPZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is DA08 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 GPZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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