2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · NH57 FSU
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 89,504 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH57 FSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 89,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH57 FSU 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 (NH57 FSU) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 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: Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NH57 FSU Mileage History
- 07/07/202284,822 mi
- 07/07/202284,822 mi
- 01/06/202385,808 mi+986 mi
- 08/06/202489,300 mi+3,492 mi
- 05/07/202489,504 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 2,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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