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137,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all rear suspension components corroded
general underbody corrosions
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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