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DE08 UWR

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UWR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,039 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,408 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,442 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 82,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,757 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,624 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre additional stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,751 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,019 miles

rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 22 Nov 2013 58,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,157 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 UWR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DE08 UWR, 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 DE08 UWR registered?

DE08 UWR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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