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DF08 DYP

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,625 mi
Last recorded137,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 137,625 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosions

Pass 8 Apr 2025 129,890 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 129,883 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 122,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall. Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 113,036 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall. Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,384 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working also the fog lens broke

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 9 Jun 2022 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt very split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad 1.5mm thick but inner pad is on 7mm? no bind at the osr wheel but disc looks like it has got hot at some point. indicating brake had been stuck on at some point. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working also the fog lens broke

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,535 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front N/S/F Fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Front N/S/F Fog lamp non op

Fail 10 Jun 2020 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front N/S/F Fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Front N/S/F Fog lamp non op

Pass 13 May 2019 77,696 miles

Nearside Front foglamp inop and damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - cuts and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 77,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp inop and damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - cuts and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 69,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 62,260 miles

Front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front fog light smashed and bulb inop

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint has close to excessive movement

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 55,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2013 43,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,649 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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DF08 DYP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF08 DYP, 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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DF08 DYP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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