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DA08 NDL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,745 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,419 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 105,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 91,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 84,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,018 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,125 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 NDL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL registered?

DA08 NDL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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