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2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,269 mi
Last recorded108,269 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SEO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 108,262 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,657 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,407 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,536 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SEO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

DG08 SEO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 SEO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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