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DF08 KXC

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 KXC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,521 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 103,521 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,181 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,371 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 76,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 56,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,819 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,237 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 18 Jul 2011 30,731 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 KXC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

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

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