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DE08 XLJ

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,617 mi
Last recorded116,617 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,617 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 26 Jan 2019 116,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine management warning lamp on

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,288 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,861 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,793 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 XLJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

DE08 XLJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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