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EA08 DXP

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,030 mi
Last recorded64,030 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 63,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,651 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 63,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,873 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 61,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,186 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,186 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,491 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 DXP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

EA08 DXP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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