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DN08 FKL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,777 mi
Last recorded55,777 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 FKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,777 miles

Front brake discs some wear ,corrosion around edges of inner faces

front lower suspension arms rear inner mount bushes deteriorated ,some ,movement

Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs some wear ,corrosion around edges of inner faces

Offside Front tyre wear on edges of tread area

front lower suspension arms rear inner mount bushes deteriorated ,some ,movement

Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,757 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 48,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,344 miles

Centre windscreen has damage greater than a 40mm diameter circle but it dosent affects the driver view of the road.

N/s rear tyre got cut on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Centre windscreen has damage greater than a 40mm diameter circle but it dosent affects the driver view of the road.

Front brake pads getting worn

N/s rear tyre got cut on outer sidewall

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

Pass 2 May 2013 36,018 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 36,018 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,166 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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DN08 FKL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN08 FKL, 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 DN08 FKL registered?

DN08 FKL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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