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EA08 DWW

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DWW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 127,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 127,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,050 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface brake (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface brake (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2024 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface brake (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface brake (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake (lever) slight travel

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

both front headlamps slightly misty

under body/components has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 107,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake (lever) slight travel

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

both front headlamps slightly misty

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,406 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 11 Oct 2021 89,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,440 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 60,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,891 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,635 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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EA08 DWW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EA08 DWW, 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 EA08 DWW registered?

EA08 DWW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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