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DG08 LND

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LND
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,623 miles

Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Corrosion to under body and components front to rear.

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

Front pads getting low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Corrosion to under body and components front to rear.

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

Front pads getting low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,029 miles

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

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,953 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 LND is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LND, 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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DG08 LND is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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