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DY08 AWX

2008 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,849 mi
Last recorded163,849 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 AWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 163,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 137,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,933 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,209 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 66,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,132 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 52,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,007 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,876 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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DY08 AWX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY08 AWX, 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 DY08 AWX registered?

DY08 AWX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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