2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · ST08 GCU
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 115,470 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST08 GCU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2023
- 115,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST08 GCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (ST08 GCU) between January 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of”; “Fuel pipe insecure offside lower (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ne”.
ST08 GCU Mileage History
- 25/01/2022110,502 mi
- 26/09/2022110,508 mi+6 mi
- 02/10/2023115,470 mi+4,962 mi
Average of roughly 2,949 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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