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SW08DDA
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DDA
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,208 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COATED HEAVILY WITH UNDERSEAL
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COATED HEAVILY WITH UNDERSEAL
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,239 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021 10 Jun 202619 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head light pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,149 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear drop links slight play
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear drop links slight play
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust shield insecure
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,431 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre low tread
- front brake imbalance 27% (offside the weaker)
- both rear shock absorbers damp
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,855 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,312 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,779 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,094 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20263 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,096 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,229 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 10 Jun 20265 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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SW08DDA was registered on 2008-05-10
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