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DN08 MXG

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 MXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,036 miles

Both inner sill corroded but not excessive

Front subframe corroded and all suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe corroded and all suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2019 112,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sill corroded but not excessive

Front subframe corroded and all suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded and all suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,024 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms corrosion

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear subframe and suspension arms corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2018 105,007 miles

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

Front subframe and suspension arms corrosion

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear subframe and suspension arms corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,440 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)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 88,153 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,406 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres starting to perish

nsr tyre has a nail in sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,192 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

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 MXG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXG, 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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DN08 MXG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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