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DA08 XNE

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,266 mi
Last recorded148,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 148,266 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

clutch heavily worn

Pass 26 Jun 2020 143,974 miles

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,794 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine sump leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,415 miles

Engine sump corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine sump corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,232 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,472 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 XNE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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