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DG08 EYR

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working 2x bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,222 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 87,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,151 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 81,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,879 miles

rear number plate cracked

drop sills corroded

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

drop sills corroded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,647 miles

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

drop sills corroded

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drop sills corroded

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 59,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,947 miles

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

N/s/r tyre slightly cobbled on Inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,316 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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DG08 EYR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG08 EYR, 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 DG08 EYR registered?

DG08 EYR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is DG08 EYR safe to buy?

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