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DF08 HUJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,467 mi
Last recorded167,467 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HUJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,467 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

park brake 18%

Pass 2 Apr 2019 160,943 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 160,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 151,359 miles

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

front arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2018 151,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,625 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,383 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 84,503 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,810 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 16 Aug 2013 56,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,192 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 HUJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

DF08 HUJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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