2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · DA08 KUV
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 99,549 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA08 KUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 99,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA08 KUV 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 (DA08 KUV) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DA08 KUV Mileage History
- 04/07/202493,538 mi
- 04/07/202493,538 mi
- 20/05/202596,869 mi+3,331 mi
- 27/04/202699,549 mi+2,680 mi
- 27/04/202699,549 mi
Average of roughly 3,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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