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DG08 NKE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 76,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,890 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 8 Jan 2018 56,588 miles

Covers in engine bay fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,588 miles

Covers in engine bay fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lens broken

Fail 21 Dec 2016 53,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lens broken

Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,460 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,682 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 42,682 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,778 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)

o/s/r fog light outer lens broken but not showing white light

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o/s/r fog light outer lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 19 Jan 2013 34,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 29,652 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,495 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 NKE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

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

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