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DF08 KXA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,970 mi
Last recorded95,970 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 95,970 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,363 miles

Front bumper damaged/ repaired

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 16 Dec 2019 88,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front bumper damaged/ repaired

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,748 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,524 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 71,499 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,708 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,530 miles

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,349 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 38,349 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

advise rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside wiper slightly torn

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 KXA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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