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DL08 NMK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 NMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 99,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,159 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre X2

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 90,229 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2023 85,398 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,708 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 75,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,582 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 69,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,278 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 156,956 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 156,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,836 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,255 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 39,213 miles

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

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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DL08 NMK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DL08 NMK, 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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DL08 NMK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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