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DY08 GFA

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,456 mi
Last recorded112,456 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

attention to rear exhaust bracket

Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

attention to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off exhaust. system held securly by other exhaust mounts, but will req att. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undershields obscure some components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,701 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,795 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,405 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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DY08 GFA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY08 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

DY08 GFA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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