2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · DF57 AEA
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 142,541 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF57 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 142,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF57 AEA Mileage History
- 13/10/2023128,272 mi
- 13/10/2023128,272 mi
- 11/10/2024136,427 mi+8,155 mi
- 08/10/2025142,409 mi+5,982 mi
- 16/10/2025142,541 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 7,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF57 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (DF57 AEA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
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