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DA08 KUF

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,881 mi
Last recorded60,881 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KUF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2019 60,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 55,880 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,049 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,285 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,541 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,409 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,553 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 KUF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA08 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

DA08 KUF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DA08 KUF safe to buy?

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