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WKZ 3797

2008 Mazda 3 Takara

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,918 mi
Last recorded161,918 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 3797
MakeMazda
Model3 Takara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 161,918 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 161,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 156,924 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2024 156,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 147,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 141,687 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 141,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,110 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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WKZ 3797 is a 2008 Mazda 3 Takara in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKZ 3797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was WKZ 3797 registered?

WKZ 3797 is a 2008 Mazda 3 Takara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is WKZ 3797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKZ 3797 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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