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DA08 KUK

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 139,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,129 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,609 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 89,161 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,452 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 73,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,771 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside and Offside Front Tyre Valve stem slightly damaged

Nearside and Offside Rear Brake disc modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit - 1.6mm

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 59,813 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise off side front tyre side wall damge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 May 2011 34,257 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate mounting damaged .

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyres peppered with debris .

Pass 5 May 2011 34,257 miles

Front registration plate mounting damaged .

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyres peppered with debris .

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 KUK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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