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DF08 DYT

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,803 mi
Last recorded161,803 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 161,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 137,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 137,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb insecure/ incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,455 miles

n/s/f corner of vehicle damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f corner of vehicle damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,440 miles

n\s\f lower arm rear bush debonding

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,994 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 DYT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DF08 DYT, 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 DF08 DYT registered?

DF08 DYT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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