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DF57 AEL

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 AEL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 80,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 75,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,044 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 58,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,961 miles

Rear both side tyre side wall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,626 miles

NSR tyre has a tear, and wearing bold inner edge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR tyre ply has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,626 miles

NSR tyre has a tear, and wearing bold inner edge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR tyre ply has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,563 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 3 Feb 2012 23,592 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,375 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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DF57 AEL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF57 AEL, 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 DF57 AEL registered?

DF57 AEL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is DF57 AEL safe to buy?

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