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DG08 EYY

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,124 mi
Last recorded136,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,065 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various area of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,798 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,437 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,779 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under seal all over under neath

Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under seal all over under neath

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 52,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished to wall

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,836 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,720 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,180 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,147 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,559 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 30 Apr 2012 36,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,883 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 EYY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG08 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

DG08 EYY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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