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DA57 TWL

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,514 mi
Last recorded146,514 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 TWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 146,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 127,412 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 111,033 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +floors +under sills +inner wings +under body rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +floors +under sills +inner wings +under body rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on under sills +floors +chassis +under body rust

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2020 96,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,166 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,642 miles

both front lower Suspension arms, rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,551 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,956 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2012 36,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,912 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)

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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DA57 TWL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DA57 TWL, 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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DA57 TWL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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