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DA08 KUG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,926 mi
Last recorded28,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KUG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 28,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,209 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 15,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,980 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,810 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 KUG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

DA08 KUG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DA08 KUG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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