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DG08 NNM

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 117,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,419 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 99,417 miles

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket broken

front and rear subframes and chassis corroded

slack in handbrake cables

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,152 miles

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket broken

front and rear subframes and chassis corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,227 miles

Oil leak ()

engine sump badly corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,429 miles

front and rear sub-frames corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 87,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear sub-frames corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,017 miles

handbrake travel inner joints engine cover

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,648 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant level low

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,232 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 NNM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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