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DG08 NKO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,416 mi
Last recorded162,416 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 162,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 137,800 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 137,723 miles

Fuel pipe leaking FUEL LEAK NEAR THE TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEAD LAMPS AIM TOO LOW. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 120,854 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear slightly out of position (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 120,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear slightly out of position (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 106,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,264 miles

petrol smell and wet marks on fuel tank, but can't see any leak

Fail 9 Mar 2019 97,264 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

petrol smell and wet marks on fuel tank, but can't see any leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 87,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 73,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 53,005 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,244 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,210 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)

near side rear tyer lumpy on inner tred.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NKO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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