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DG08 HZF

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 38,582 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,858 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 32,858 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 29,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,197 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 4 Mar 2011 18,779 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 HZF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG08 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

DG08 HZF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 HZF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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