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DL57 HGD

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,557 mi
Last recorded129,557 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HGD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 129,557 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and suspension arms corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor section holed and corroded.(non - structural)

Offside Rear Fuel tank breather pipe corroded , not leaking at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread, Also cracking around sidewalls and tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 129,557 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Cracked / damaged. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm - rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and suspension arms corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor section holed and corroded.(non - structural)

Offside Rear Fuel tank breather pipe corroded , not leaking at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread, Also cracking around sidewalls and tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,484 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,484 miles

Headlamp aim not tested osf dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm - rear bush split and moving. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread @ 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,031 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Lower ball joint detatched. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,015 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,393 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 109,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,565 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,154 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,062 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)

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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DL57 HGD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DL57 HGD, 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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DL57 HGD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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