2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · RV08 VVF
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 125,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
RV08 VVF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/12/2024
- 125,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RV08 VVF Mileage History
- 11/05/2022106,592 mi
- 11/05/2022106,592 mi
- 02/05/2023113,957 mi+7,365 mi
- 10/12/2024125,394 mi+11,437 mi
Average of roughly 7,272 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 VVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (RV08 VVF) between May 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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