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VGZ 8448

2008 Mazda 3 Takara

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 8448
MakeMazda
Model3 Takara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 97,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,327 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 70,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,040 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 66,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 50,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,326 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Takara?

Based on 697 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,483
Miles/Year
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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VGZ 8448 is a 2008 Mazda 3 Takara in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Takara fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGZ 8448, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VGZ 8448 registered?

VGZ 8448 is a 2008 Mazda 3 Takara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is VGZ 8448 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGZ 8448 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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