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DA57 TXH

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,563 mi
Last recorded64,563 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 TXH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,563 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both subframes have heavy surface corrosion and have been painted/stone chipped

Fail 19 May 2026 64,563 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both subframes have heavy surface corrosion and have been painted/stone chipped

Pass 6 May 2025 60,332 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underside of the car has a lot of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2025 60,332 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2024 55,380 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush's have wear and tear signs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and suspension components have had under sealer applied

Fail 30 May 2024 55,380 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush's have wear and tear signs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and suspension components have had under sealer applied

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,569 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HEAVELY CORRODED

Fail 27 Jun 2022 50,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HEAVELY CORRODED

Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,116 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 49,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 47,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,951 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 42,951 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 37,367 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 37,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 20,521 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 16,876 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 14,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 11,942 miles

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

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 TXH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA57 TXH registered?

DA57 TXH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is DA57 TXH safe to buy?

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