2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · NJ08 VDZ
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 147,551 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ08 VDZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2023
- 147,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ08 VDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (NJ08 VDZ) between March 2011 and May 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (42 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
NJ08 VDZ Mileage History
- 08/03/201122,409 mi
- 17/03/201122,409 mi
- 16/03/201232,459 mi+10,050 mi
- 12/08/201359,202 mi+26,743 mi
- 29/07/201475,925 mi+16,723 mi
- 29/07/201475,931 mi+6 mi
- 18/11/2015102,998 mi+27,067 mi
- 18/11/2015102,998 mi
- 01/03/2017110,030 mi+7,032 mi
- 14/09/2017116,384 mi+6,354 mi
- 14/09/2017116,384 mi
- 19/11/2018124,906 mi+8,522 mi
- 19/11/2018124,910 mi+4 mi
- 20/11/2019133,294 mi+8,384 mi
- 20/11/2019133,294 mi
- 24/11/2020139,579 mi+6,285 mi
- 24/11/2020139,579 mi
- 21/04/2022144,203 mi+4,624 mi
- 22/04/2022144,203 mi
- 02/05/2023147,551 mi+3,348 mi
- 03/05/2023147,551 mi
Average of roughly 10,297 miles per year across 21 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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