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DE08 FVW

2008 Mazda 3 TS2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FVW
MakeMazda
Model3 TS2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 137,598 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers/side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill area

Fail 28 Mar 2024 137,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers/side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill area

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - STEEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL LIGHT IS ON

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps A GLB-501 BULB WAS FITTED (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,285 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 118,285 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine CORRODED SUMP AND IS DRIPPING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,696 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Heat shield loose

LOW OIL

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 106,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,215 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,215 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working A GLB-501 BULB WAS FITTED (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 91,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON THE INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB TO PLUG ADAPTER IS MISSING ? (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

205/55R16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working GLB 501 BULB FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 79,726 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 79,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 69,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,865 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 61,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,227 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 TS2?

Based on 902 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
5,942
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
position lamp(s) not working 4
Stop lamp not working 3
Headlamp aim too high 2
Headlamp aim too low 2
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DE08 FVW is a 2008 Mazda 3 TS2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 TS2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 TS2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 TS2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE08 FVW is a 2008 Mazda 3 TS2, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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