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DE08 UBT

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,210 mi
Last recorded86,210 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UBT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,210 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 86,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 81,081 miles

under body corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 67,189 miles

Nearside Front underbody surface rust.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,763 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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DE08 UBT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 UBT, 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 DE08 UBT registered?

DE08 UBT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 UBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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