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DN08 FLR

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 FLR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,405 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,104 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 121,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,552 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 109,552 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 95,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,881 miles

front brake pads are low, rear antiroll bar offside link is worn.

Pass 3 May 2013 54,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,552 miles

emission to clean

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,724 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 FLR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN08 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

DN08 FLR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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