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DA57 WXE

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WXE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,271 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension compontes rusty

cover sills shields

floors rusty

handbrake travel

shields

very rusty underside

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,325 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

handbrake travel

very rusty underside

Fail 26 Jun 2020 115,325 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

cover sills shields

handbrake travel

very rusty underside

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 98,398 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,054 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre&low pressure

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre&low pressure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,021 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WXE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WXE, 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 DA57 WXE registered?

DA57 WXE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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